The maintenance support contract on the Hawk aircraft also includes component maintenance, engineering and technical support services, training services, maintenance planning & control and logistics & supply support.
Asked to comment on this major contract GAMCO Chairman, H.E. Dr Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan said,
"We are delighted that UAE AF & AD have chosen GAMCO as their maintenance partner to fulfill its stringent and challenging tasks. This seal of approval by UAE AF&AD reassures GAMCO position as the most reliable and versatile maintenance organization in the region. GAMCO is well recognized for its expertise in aircraft maintenance & technical support and its reputation for quality and service level is exceptionally high, thanks to the true guidance and vision of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and the constant support of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces".
"GAMCO has internationally proven track record and under this new contract the UAE AF&AD will enjoy maximum aircraft availability for its various activities". "We certainly look forward to working closely with the UAE AF&AD on this very important contract and be part of the UAE AF&AD success.", H.E. added.
It is known that GAMCO has been awarded in 2005 similar contract to offer O&I level maintenance full support at Bateen Air Base for C-130 & L100-30 and CN-235 aircraft. While all Depot Maintenance activities and PDM inspections, Cockpits Avionics Upgrade have been handled by GAMCO for the past 17 years as GAMCO is The Authorized Hercules Service Center.
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