ALTA (the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association) today welcomed MRO service provider SR Technics as its newest affiliate member. ALTA's affiliate members are airline-related organizations that work collaboratively with the association on aviation industry initiatives throughout the Latin America and Caribbean region.

"We are pleased to welcome SR Technics and their MRO expertise to ALTA's growing membership," said ALTA's Executive Director Luis Felipe de Oliveira. "We look forward to SR Technics joining our association's collaborative efforts in furthering our industry activities to continue advancing social and economic development throughout the Latin America and Caribbean region. We are happy to see the base of our Associates growing and showing interest in our region, proving confidence for sustainable growth in this part of the world."

"We are very pleased to be joining ALTA and we look forward to becoming a part of the association's network with the opportunity to exchange knowledge and best practices with industry experts. Additionally, the membership will provide us with further insight into the Latin American and Caribbean aviation community to better serve our customers and to explore new market opportunities in the region," said SR Technics Chief Commercial Officer Michael Sattler.

SR Technics is a world leading MRO service provider for the civil aviation sector, backed by more than 80 years of operational experience. The company offers comprehensive and tailored solutions that include the maintenance of engines, components, and single aircraft up to complete aircraft fleet technical management. This is coupled with extensive engineering know-how, 24/7 worldwide component availability and broad technical training offerings. SR Technics is specialized in providing technical services and solutions for Airbus and Boeing aircraft (including the Airbus A320 family, A330, A340, Boeing 737, Boeing 767 and Boeing 787), as well as PW4000 and CFM56 engines. Headquartered at Zurich Airport, the company serves around 500 airline customers and carries out over 1,000 checks and modifications each year. SR Technics has operations in Switzerland, Malaysia, Ireland, Malta, France, the UK, Spain, Australia and Serbia. Its extensive network of field stations provides full line maintenance services for customers' day-to-day flight operations. In addition, SR Technics has sales offices in Abu Dhabi, Florida, Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney and Shanghai. Furthermore, the company runs training centers in Zurich and Abu Dhabi.