Airbus to provide facilities for Asscom's Mideast office

Dubai: Airbus Middle East has signed a long-term contract for the provision of repair, storage and office facilities to Asscom Middle East.

Headquartered in Hamburg, Asscom offers a large variety of customer support services for aviation component and system suppliers on a worldwide basis.

In its Middle East Service Station, Asscom will cater to all aspects of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) product support needs - from 24/7 emergency spare parts supply to the establishment of warranty and commercial repair services.

The new Asscom premises include an avionics and electronics repair shop as well as office and storage facilities for OEM's equipment and systems.

Peter Wiggers, managing director of Asscom, said: "We are enthusiastic to be on board in Airbus Middle East and to provide our services from Dubai - a spot offering so many unequalled opportunities. With our new service station in Dubai we will be able to provide outstanding customer support services on-site, to both airline customers and OEMs as well."

The Airbus Material and Logistics Centre at the Dubai Airport Free Zone opened in April has given Airbus closer access to airline customers and created a quicker response to their needs. Covering more than 3,700 square metres, the centre stocks more than 5,000 parts and 43,000 items.