Derichebourg Atis aeronautique, ETOPS Sign MOU to Develop Range of Aviation Services

Toulouse, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Derichebourg Atis
aéronautique (DERICHEBOURG group) and ETOPS Aviation Services (MWC
group) are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of
understanding (MOU) outlining plans to collaborate on various areas
to provide a complete range of aviation services for airlines, OEM's
and aircraft leasing companies.

Derichebourg Atis aéronautique's know-how covers Base and Line
maintenance, airworthiness management, monitoring and support.
Meanwhile, ETOPS Aviation Services (ETOPS) brings its expertise in
operations support - airline operations, training and supply of
flight and technical crews.

"This strategic collaboration with ETOPS is great news for the
aeronautical industry as we anticipate market demand for embedded
aviation solutions", explained Pascal Lannette, CEO of Derichebourg
Atis aéronautique. "In addition, this alliance will make both our
companies stronger to optimize the support and services required by
our customers."

"We are thrilled to forge a working alliance with Derichebourg
Atis aéronautique and combine our know-how in airline operations with
their maintenance expertise", added Jean-Michel Bigarré, President
and CEO of ETOPS. "Our vision is to offer a full range of support and
services which will ensure more efficient business models and
tangible benefits for airlines and aviation companies worldwide."

Under the terms of the MoU, the scope of the working alliance
will include cooperative approach to offer customers total solutions
from day to day operations to full maintenance of the aircraft. The
MoU builds on the strength of an existing relationship between the
two companies, marked by the successful training of Derichebourg
maintenance personnel by ETOPS over the past eighteen months. The
synergies thus created by the MoU produce new perspectives for
airlines and their suppliers looking for complete and integrated
aviation solutions.

About Derichebourg Atis aéronautique

Derichebourg Atis aéronautique, a division of the Derichebourg
group is a major stakeholder in aeronautical sub-contracting in
Europe, with universally acknowledged know-how. It has been
developing partnerships with the major aviation principals, which has
enabled it to enjoy sustained development of its activities in France
and abroad with 20% of annual organic growth over the last 5 years.
Derichebourg Atis aéronautique offers manufacturers, airline
maintenance centers and also leasing companies and financial
institutions which own aeronautical equipment, a wide range of
continually evolving services, covering all stages in the life of
aircraft, from design and production through operations and technical
assistance for asset management. With 10+ years of experience and
Part/FAR 145, Part M (CAMO) qualifications, Derichebourg Atis
aéronautique is a leading player in the aviation market through the
quality of its services and high professionalism of its qualified
engineers and technicians. For more information, visit
http://www.derichebourg-atis.com.

About ETOPS Aviation Services

ETOPS Aviation Services (ETOPS), an MWC company, delivers
integrated products and services to support civil and military
customers, including airlines, training organizations and aircraft
manufacturers worldwide. Headquartered in Toulouse in the French
aerospace valley, the ETOPS team brings in substantial aviation
experience, centralizes competences in airline operations, staffing
and training and development of training centers. ETOPS produces high
quality industry leading solutions tailored to meet customer needs,
on time and in compliance with local regulations. With its TRTO and
Part 147 approval certificates (EASA regulation), ETOPS is a partner
of choice for aircrew provisioning and training as well as simulator
maintenance services. To learn more, visit http://www.mwc.etops.fr.

For more information contact:
ETOPS Aviation Services
Marketing Department
Tel. : +33-531-615-888
info@mwc.etops.fr
DERICHEBOURG Atis aéronautique
Elodie ESCAIG
Responsable Marketing & Communication
Tel : + 33-5-34-60-61-51
elodie.escaig@derichebourg.com

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Contact:
For more information contact: ETOPS Aviation Services,
MarketingDepartment, Tel. : +33-531-615-888, info@mwc.etops.fr;
DERICHEBOURG Atisaéronautique, Elodie ESCAIG, Responsable Marketing &
Communication, Tel :+ 33-5-34-60-61-51,
elodie.escaig@derichebourg.com