Abu Dhabi: Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, and Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL), a leading provider of integrated defense and aerospace solutions, have announced an expansion in their long-standing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) partnership with a new AED 73.5 million agreement.
According to Emirates News Agency, this agreement, revealed during Air Expo Abu Dhabi, a global platform that gathers over 18,000 aviation and aerospace industry leaders, will see Sanad continue to provide comprehensive 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 (AFAD). The partnership aims to leverage the latest technologies, skilled manpower, and state-of-the-art facilities to ensure efficient engine maintenance, reduced downtime, and enhanced fleet reliability.
This latest milestone brings the total value
generated by the Sanad-GAL partnership since 2021 to over AED 220 million, underscoring a successful collaboration between two of Abu Dhabi’s aerospace champions. As the only independent MRO center worldwide authorized by Rolls-Royce to service the Trent 700 engine platform, Sanad’s unique capabilities have played an integral role in positioning Abu Dhabi as a major hub for the global engine maintenance supply chain.
The agreement enables Sanad to receive Trent 700 engines from airlines worldwide, enhancing in-country value and bolstering the UAE’s aviation sustainment capabilities. By keeping MRO services local, Sanad not only enhances regional aerospace expertise but also minimizes reliance on foreign facilities, delivering faster turnaround times and greater efficiency.
Through this collaboration, Sanad and GAL are making significant progress in developing local aerospace support capabilities, nurturing local talent, and advancing aviation infrastructure-all key contributions to sustainable economic grow
th in the UAE. Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO at Sanad, emphasized the partnership’s role in elevating the UAE’s aviation capabilities and advancing the country’s position as a leader in aerospace innovation.
Mahmood Alhay Alhameli, Chief Executive Officer at GAL, highlighted the collaboration’s importance in maintaining the operational readiness of the UAE AFAD’s MRTT fleet, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s commitment to supporting the nation’s aviation ecosystem through MRO excellence.
