Dassault Aviation now
maintains practically all of the equipment on the Mirage 2000 B/C, -5, and D
models (including those with a mid-life update, which were formerly covered by
some 15 separate contracts, following the lines of the Rafale and ATL2
verticalized maintenance contracts).
The coverage includes
all electronic systems, particularly those manufactured by Thales. It also
includes improved technical and logistical services, such as a one-stop
logistics centre at Luxeuil and Nancy Air Bases, a Dassault Aviation presence at
the Atelier Industriel de l’Aéronautique – aeronautical industrial workshop
(AIA) in Clermont-Ferrand, outsourcing of certain NTI2 workshops, and
end-of-life management of all equipment to reduce maintenance costs.
In terms of
maintenance activity management, all stakeholders will have access to a Mirage
2000 aircraft support management information system evolved from the OPTIMAL IS
currently being created for the Rafale under the RAVEL contract. This digital
continuity improves the consistency of reference documents and the flexibility
of exchanges, allowing the corporation to satisfy its long-term aircraft
availability promises.
Dassault Aviation is
pursuing its long-term commitment and increasing its reach with BALZAC, a
fixed-price guarantee that visibility the French government and its industry
partners. This contract will be carried out by an integrated team comprised of
manufacturers and forces, based on the expertise gained over 40 years with the
Mirage 2000, which has served to cement the strong connection of trust between
Dassault Aviation and the FASF.