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UPCOMING FACILITY

facility into the easyJet Group. The more than 400,000 customers annu- further solidifying its position as a lead-
six-bay aircraft maintenance facility has ally on its flights to and from Malta. ing carrier in the region.
been performing heavy maintenance Operating from nine of its bases across Daniel Galea, General Manager for SR
for the easyJet fleet for several years. Europe, easyJet ensures convenient Technics Malta, said “We extend our
Brendan McConnellogue, Director of connectivity to the island nation. and heartfelt thanks to all our stakeholders
Engineering for easyJet, said “We have from Malta. especially our employees and custom-
a long history with this fantastic main- Owen McClave, CEO for SR Technics, ers for their continued support and
tenance facility, having worked closely commented “As part of our strategic dedication, and as we embark on this
with us for many years and so are really growth in engine MRO business, the new journey we look forward to contin-
pleased to bring the facility along with divestment of the aircraft base main- ue maintaining the high standards and
its highly skilled and experienced tenance business plays a key role in commitment to excellence which have
workforce into the easyJet family. In shaping our portfolio. With easyJet we been the cornerstone of our success.”
recent years, easyJet has brought much found a perfect partner to take over Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland,
of its aircraft maintenance operations our aircraft maintenance subsidiary in the SR Technics Group is a leading MRO
in house and so taking on the facility is Malta.” (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul)
very much aligned with this strategy. easyJet stands as Europe’s foremost service provider in the civil aviation in-
We look forward to welcoming the team airline, distinguished by its unparalleled dustry. With a global network spanning
in Malta to easyJet!” route network linking Europe’s major Europe, America, Asia, and the Middle
Since March 2008, easyJet has es- airports with competitively priced fares East, SR Technics offers fully customized
tablished significant ties with Malta and exemplary customer service. With a solutions for aircraft engines, airframes,
through its consistent flight operations vast presence on Europe’s most sought- and components. Serving over 500 cus-
to the island. Over the years, the airline after routes, easyJet operates on a tomers worldwide, SR Technics employs
has facilitated the transportation of greater number of popular routes than 2,200 professionals dedicated to ensur-
over four million passengers to and any other airline. In 2023 alone, easyJet ing optimal operational performance
from Malta. Presently, easyJet serves transported over 82 million passengers, and safety

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