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Singapore Airshow Media Advisory

Messier Services, leader on landing gear repair and overhaul market in Asia

WHAT: Messier Services (Safran group) is a worldwide MRO network servicing landing gear systems for all types of aircraft. Through our subsidiary based in Singapore, Messier Services has captured close to 65% of the Asian market on Airbus aircraft, and our presence continues to grow. In just four years, Messier Services Asia has progressed from an annual overhaul average of 160 gears to 228 gears, representing a 42% growth rate. Thanks to close links with parent OEMs Messier-Dowty and Messier-Bugatti, Messier Services is uniquely positioned to support airlines operating “Messier” equipment. In addition, Messier Services Asia’s extensive experience in servicing large landing gear has enabled the Singaporean operation to gain a significant foothold in both the Airbus and the Boeing landing system repair market. Boeing for which Messier Services Asia is an approved supplier for Landing Gears and Components repair and overhaul.

In leveraging the expertise of each of its centers of excellence around the world, Messier Services is able to provide the fully comprehensive, cost-effective solutions for operators. The network comprises five subsidiaries, 3 joint ventures and 1 sales office.

WHO: Joël Berkoukchi - President & CEO, Messier Services International, GOH Han Hian - Managing Director, Messier Services Asia, Alan Doherty - VP Sales, and Business Development, Messier Services International

WHEN: Singapore Airshow 2010 - February 2 to 7, 2010

WHERE: Booth F23, Changi Exhibition Center, Singapore

MORE: Messier Services provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services for aircraft landing systems and the associated hydraulics. In addition, the company offers an expanding range of customized ground support equipment and tooling services. Part of the Safran group, Messier Services has nearly 1,600 employees at plants in Europe, the Americas and Singapore. The company is certified by all relevant aircraft manufacturers and airworthiness authorities for the entire range of repair and maintenance operations on equipment produced by Messier-Dowty, Messier-Bugatti and other leading manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.messierservices.com

CONTACT: To arrange a media appointment, please contact:

Media contact:
Nathalie Caillaud
External Communication - Messier Services International
Tel : +33 1 30 67 4512 / +33 6 32 08 02 04
Email : Nathalie.caillaud@messierservices.com

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