Airbus Defence and Space military aircraft maintenance to Atitech
Agreement signed in London allowing Gianni Lettieri's company to diversify into the defence sector
by Vera Viola
Atitech diversifies into the defence sector, which is the breeding ground for many aviation companies. Airbus Defence and Space, the Airbus Group division responsible for defence and space products and services, and Atitech, a major aviation maintenance company in the EMEA market, have signed a framework agreement for a strategic collaboration in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Airbus military aircraft.
Atitech, a company with offices in Naples, Rome and Olbia, and a portfolio of more than 100 customers including airlines, government agencies, lessors and business jet owners, is thus extending its offering to the military sector, while already providing maintenance services for Airbus commercial aircraft.
The agreement was signed by Felipe Steinmetz, Head of Commodity and Project Supply Manager Services at Airbus Defence and Space, and Gianni Lettieri, President and CEO of Atitech, during a meeting in London.
'This new agreement represents an important step forward in our strategy of growth and diversification,' said Gianni Lettieri. 'We are proud to collaborate with Airbus Defence and Space for the provision of high quality services to military customers, contributing to European security and defence. The agreement also represents an important recognition of our ability to work internationally and to contribute to European defence cooperation, and we are convinced that our experience and technical expertise will enable us to offer innovative and customised solutions to meet the needs of our military customers.
The agreement with Airbus Defence and Space follows a few days after other important Atitech initiatives: the landing in Saudi Arabia, thanks to an agreement with Alnimr Alarabi holding.
