(25 July 2024)
Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala),has achieved a significant milestoneas it reinforces itsposition in the region’s aerospace industry, with the signing of an exclusive three-year partnership withAir Mauritius, the national airline of Mauritius, to deliver Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines.
In the presence of Amer Siddiqui, Group Chairman of Sanad,the agreement was signed by Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO of Sanad,and Mr. Charles Cartier, Chief Executive Officer of Air Mauritiusduring the Farnborough International Airshow, the world’s leading aerospace and defence event attended by global industry leaders.Thisstrategic partnership marks another significant milestone in Sanad’s strategic roadmap to expand itsfootprint to new marketswhile fortifying its global customer base.
Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO of Sanad, stated: “As the only independent MRO service centre for Rolls Royce’s Trent 700 engine platform in the world, we are proud to welcomeAir Mauritiusasournewestpartner. This collaboration epitomizes our commitment to not only expanding our global presence but also supporting the global aviation supply chain ecosystem from our home-basein Abu Dhabi.”
Mr. Charles Cartier,Chief Executive Officer of Air Mauritius, added:"Air Mauritius, the national carrier of the Republic of Mauritius and the leading airline of the Indian Ocean, is further consolidating its network. Our steadfast commitment is to uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational efficiency for our Airbus A330fleet across our international routes spanning the Indian Ocean region, Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia, whilst enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. We are delighted to announce this exclusive three-year partnership with Sanadfor Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for our Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines.”
Leveraging its status as the largest and only independent service provider of Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, Sanad harnesses its extensive expertise to deliverMRO services from its cutting-edge facilities in Abu Dhabi. Sanad's comprehensive MRO solutions have established it as a vitalplayer in the aerospace industry, servicing a significant share of Trent 700 engines worldwide. With the addition of Air Mauritiusas a new customer, Sanad is poised to unlock new avenues for growth and excellence in the industrywhich stronglyreinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global aviation hub.