SATENA Signs GMA with ATR

(31 Oct 2021) SATENA, a Colombian government-owned airline based in Bogotá, has signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) contract with ATR covering: onsite stock, Standard Exchange, Line Replaceable Unit repair and propeller blades.

This is the first time that SATENA, an existing ATR operator, has chosen ATR’s GMA for their fleet support.

“Choosing the ATR GMA means that we will benefit from the manufacturer’s expertise, which brings many advantages,” said SATENA in a statement. “The COVID pandemic has highlighted how essential regional aviation continues to be for passengers, making reliability more important than ever. Our passengers need to know that they can rely on us, so we need to know that we can rely on our fleet. Selecting the ATR GMA ensures that we have the right infrastructure in place to optimise our operations. The availability and depth of support offered by the GMA makes it the best option available for ATR operators and the right choice for us.”

Owned and managed by the Colombian Air Force, SATENA provides essential connectivity throughout the country, providing links to communities and economies, supporting growth and development.

SATENA has three ATR 42-600 and four ATR 42-500 aircraft in its fleet.

David Brigante, SVP Programmes and Customer Service of ATR, said, “SATENA helps Colombians living in remote areas link to larger hubs, allowing them to access economic or educational opportunities or connect with their friends and family. As a manufacturer, ATR’s mission is the same: to create a tool that supports communities by connecting them. This shared vision is why we have always been proud to count SATENA as an operator and why we are now especially pleased that they have chosen our GMA.”

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