Sabena Technics acquires French maintenance rival

French MRO group Sabena Technics has disclosed its acquisition of compatriot provider New EAS. The transaction was completed in February, says the buyer, and the New EAS site at Perpignan-Rivesaltes airport has been rebranded as Sabena Technics PGF. A total of 165 staff are employed across three hangars at the facility."Thanks to the implementation of a brand-new organisation and support of the group's other subsidiaries... the Perpignan site has reached an occupancy rate of 100% only a month after its acquisition," says Sabena Technics. Chief operating officer Philippe Rochet describes the acquisition as "perfectly aligned" with Sabena Technics' strategy of strengthening the group's standing in a "very dynamic" MRO market.