Sanad + GAL extend their MRO agreement

Sanad, GAL extend their partnership: Mubadala’s aerospace engineering arm Sanad and aviation maintenance firm Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) signed a AED 73.5 mn agreement to extend their partnership, according to a statement.

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Details: Sanad will provide MRO services for the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines that power the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Fleet of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense. The collaboration will utilize cutting-edge technologies, expert personnel, and advanced facilities to ensure effective engine maintenance, minimize downtime, and improve fleet reliability. This agreement brings the total value of the Sanad-GAL partnership from 2021 to AED 220 mn, according to the statement.

ICYMI- Sanad inked a five-year MRO agreement with an undisclosed investment ticket in October with Indonesian’s largest airline Lion Air Group to provide comprehensive MRO services for 65 of Lion Air’s V2500 engines, including multiple MRO service visits, effective 4Q 2024.

More from Sanad: Sanad plans to boost its capacity to 172 engines this year and more than 200 engines next year.