Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Hamburg, 8 April 2025 – Satair, an Airbus Services company, and Airbus Atlantic, a global leader in aerostructures, pilot seats, and premium passenger seats – distributed under STELIA Aerospace trademark – have signed a renewed spares distribution agreement at Aircraft Interiors Expo.
Under this extended agreement, Satair will continue as the exclusive distributor in the Middle East for spare parts for the pilot seats and the STELIA Aerospace premium passenger seats. This partnership strengthens operators’ access to world-class aftermarket services, ensuring efficient support for these critical cabin and cockpit applications.
Thomas Lagaillarde, Satair’s Vice President of Product Management & Business Development, commented: “We are proud to extend our collaboration with Airbus Atlantic in the Middle East, reinforcing our commitment to providing operators with seamless access to high-quality spare parts and aftermarket services. This renewal highlights the strength of our long-standing partnership and our shared ambition to support airline and MRO customers with reliable and efficient solutions.”
This renewal builds upon a strong foundation established between Satair and Airbus Atlantic since 2008 in the Asia-Pacific region. The partnership was successfully expanded to the Middle East in 2021, and with this latest extension, the collaboration will continue for another three years, ensuring regional operators benefit from an optimised supply chain and enhanced service capabilities.
Thierry Kanengieser, VP Cabin Interior at Airbus Atlantic, added: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Satair, reinforcing our commitment to delivering premium aftermarket support to our customers. Our collaboration with Satair has proven highly valuable in ensuring operators receive timely and efficient access to our spare parts, and we look forward to further strengthening our presence in the Middle East market.”
With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, Airbus Atlantic is a global leader in delivering competitive and innovative solutions in aerostructures, pilot seats, and premium passenger seats, contributing to a sustainable aerospace industry.
