Kuwait's NAS wins AMO services for Qatar Airways

The ground handling Kuwaiti company will now have responsibility for of certifying the airline’s Boeing 777 and Airbus 320 aircraft at Kuwait International Airport.

NAS chief executive, Hassan Al-Houry said yesterday that besides the new Aircraft Maintenance contract that is valid for three years, NAS will continue to provide the Qatar airline with standard ground handling solutions like passenger, ramp, lounge and cargo services.

Civil aviation regulations require certification of all aircraft engaged in commercial air transportation for their airworthiness prior to each flight by approved aircraft maintenance organisations.   NAS became the first Kuwaiti operator to obtain the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) part-145 approval as an Aircraft Maintenance Organisation for line maintenance certification of aircraft to International Standards.

"Aircraft Maintenance is one of the most stringently regulated fields within the aviation industry worldwide that requires a thorough and accurate approach that can pinpoint each and every detail of the aircraft's mechanics before releasing it for take-off. The level of accuracy is required to be immaculate and these checks are done by our experienced certified industry professionals giving our airlines total peace of mind when they fly." said Naser Fahad Al-Obeid, NAS’ director of engineering.

The NAS Group headquartered in Kuwait is rapidly developing into an internationally reputed aviation services provider to airlines and airports worldwide. It has increased its global footprint to include Jordan and the Indian sub-continent where it currently operates at multiple airports including the Mumbai International Airport.