Abu Dhabi-based global investor Mubadala Investment Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sanad has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based aerospace manufacturer and MRO provider, Triumph Group (TRIUMPH) in order to offer critical Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) solutions across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
Through the strategic partnership, Sanad and TRIUMPH will provide MRO solutions for multiple engine types for aerospace and aviation industry operators in the MEA region. Further, they are planning to work together to provide next-generation engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul capabilities in the UAE.
According to the statement, “The partnership would advance Sanad’s service offerings beyond engine overhauls while simultaneously providing TRIUMPH with an immediate footprint in the Middle East & Africa and jointly establishing a dedicated “Center of Excellence” in Abu Dhabi, where Sanad and TRIUMPH can offer their unique MRO capabilities for next-generation engines to global customers.”
The parties also intend to jointly provide MRO solutions for V2500, CFM, and GE90 engine accessory repairs and overhauls.
Mansoor Janahi Group CEO Sanad
“As part of our ongoing expansion efforts across the Middle East and emerging African markets, our strategic alliance with TRIUMPH will amplify Sanad’s ability to offer best-in-class MRO solutions to major industry players across two continents – and beyond. We look forward to collaborating with TRIUMPH, sharing best practices, offering new service solutions to our customers, and further elevating Abu Dhabi’s standing as a globally recognized capital of MRO excellence.”
Mr. Jim Berberet, President of TRIUMPH Product Support said that, “The discussions around this partnership with Sanad have progressed very quickly and confirmed the need for establishing the only comprehensive engine components MRO in the Middle East region.”
“Aside from offering a mature business environment and strategic geographical proximity at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Abu Dhabi is very active and well-known as a global aerospace hub. Sanad, a well-established leader in global MRO services, also boasts significant in-market skillsets to support the strategic relationship. We are very excited to better serve one of the fastest-growing markets in the world and offer reliable solutions on legacy and new generation engines together with Sanad,” Mr. Berberet added.
