ZURICH, Switzerland -  SR Technics, part of the Mubadala Aerospace MRO network, has signed a contract with Qatar Airways for a full cabin reconfiguration and in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for seven Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

As part of this contract, new seating with Panasonic on-board entertainment and communication system will be installed. All work will take place in Zurich between November 2013 and July 2014.

SR Technics’  team comprised of engineering staff, cabin technicians maintenance personnel will install the new Panasonic IFE system eX2, offering audio and video on demand, games and other entertainment at the seat. 

With the Panasonic global communications suite (GCS) system, passengers will have broadband and mobile phone connectivity. 

The installation of an in-seat power system (ISPS) will allow recharging of electronic devices and the uninterrupted use of laptops on long-haul flights.

The contract with Qatar Airways underlines SR Technics’ strong track record in complex cabin modification programs and its international standing for flexibility, on-time delivery and world class service standards for high-end nose-to-tail airframe programs.

André Wall, SR Technics' president, said: “We have a long-standing relationship with Qatar Airways, and we are proud to further strengthen our collaboration for maintenance services and complex cabin modification programs. Qatar Airways is one of the world’s leading airlines and has won numerous awards for its outstanding service excellence. 

We share Qatar Airways’ highest expectations for quality and customer orientation, and we see this new contract as a result of our world-class service standards, short turnaround times and reliable on time delivery.”

“We will continue to go every extra mile to fulfill and even exceed their needs and demands in every respect.”

Kieran Graham Qatar Airways’ chief technical officer added: “We provide 5-star service to our customers; therefore we team with the industry members that have the same approach regarding excellence. SR Technics has proved to be reliable and focused on quality. 

“It made sense to work with them again when we decided to upgrade these A330s.”