France has awarded Babcock a contract to deliver ground support equipment services for the defense ministry’s Aeronautical Maintenance Department.
Work for the 10-year program will focus on global support for existing aircraft operations and air transit equipment in the French military.
The agreement is the company’s first Land Sector contract with the French government. It will be supported by technology transfer from Babcock’s UK business.
The first half of 2023 will see the French Alvest Group companies AES and TLD collaborate with Babcock to establish operations at five French military installations, including a customer-focused support coordination center in Bordeaux.
Truck workshop technicians will also work on 26 local and international French Air Force, Navy, and Army bases.
French Land Sector Opportunities
Babcock will provide management, maintenance, and renewal for French fleet equipment as part of the program.
AES will deliver logistical support, delivery, and supply of spare parts, while TLD will be responsible for specific high value-added capabilities.
“This first [ground support equipment] contract is an important and strategic step for Babcock in France, and we are proud that the Aeronautical Maintenance Department has trusted us to provide this essential service,” Babcock France CEO Pierre Basquin said.
“This new contract places us in a good position for future opportunities in the land sector and with the French armed forces. We are looking forward to this new challenge.”
