Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader, has announced the expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities to include the CFM LEAP-1A engine.
This expansion strengthens Sanad’s leadership as the top engine MRO provider in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, enhancing its capabilities and solidifying its growing influence in the global aviation sector. It also reinforces its role as a key partner to leading global engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
This announcement coincides with the first anniversary of Sanad’s LEAP Engine MRO center, which was inaugurated in 2023 as the first certified LEAP engine MRO facility in the South Asian, Middle East, and North Africa (SAMENA) region.
Mansoor Janahi Group CEO Sanad
“Since establishing the first LEAP engine MRO center in the SAMENA region last year, Sanad has consistently delivered world-class service, earning the trust of the global aviation industry. Expanding our capabilities to include the LEAP-1A and investing in advanced HPT capabilities underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality MRO solutions and strengthens our collaboration with GE Aerospace and Safran.”
Sanad’s latest expansion is supported by investments in state-of-the-art technologies including advanced high-pressure turbine (HPT) capabilities, enabling full piece-part disassembly for both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines by early 2025.
This advanced capability will reduce turnaround times while maintaining the highest service standards and technical support for the region’s operators. To support this growth, Sanad has hired 20 skilled professionals and conducted over 1,000 hours of specialized training, underscoring its commitment to workforce development.
Sanad inducted its first LEAP-1A engine from Air Arabia, under offload agreements with CFM, marking the airline’s adoption of Sanad’s LEAP-1A MRO services.
