Thales and Qatar Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a dedicated in-flight entertainment (IFE) service and maintenance centre in Doha, Qatar.
Thales says the facility will provide rapid access to comprehensive services such as repair, spare distribution, technical assistance and line maintenance for the full range of Thales IFE products.
Qatar Airways Chief MRO Officer, Mr Ali Al Saadi said: “We are pleased to see the progression of our work with Thales. It is vitally important that we continue to explore new ways to ensure our technology and capabilities are at the cutting edge of modern aviation, and I am confident that our partnership with Thales will enable this to happen.”
Thomas Got, Vice President, Aviation Global Services at Thales commented: “Our partnership with Qatar Airways is growing stronger. This MOU underscores our shared commitment to even greater operational excellence and lays the groundwork for developing a local service hub and expertise in Doha, to support the airline’s future growth ambitions.”
