With a value of 532 million dirhams.. "support" It renews its contract with Asiana Airlines for maintenance, repair and overhaul services for V2500 engines

Chicago, April 11 / WAM / Sanad Group, the global leader in aerospace engineering and financing solutions, announced the strengthening of its partnership with Asiana Airlines, the second largest airline in South Korea, by renewing its contract for an additional five years at a value amounting to 532 million dirhams.

The renewal of the contract confirms Sanad’s leadership in maintenance, repair and overhaul services for V2500 aircraft engines, and reflects its commitment to excellence in providing a superior level of services in the global aviation sector.

The new agreement with Asiana Airlines was announced on the sidelines of Sanad’s participation in the Aircraft Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Exhibition in the Americas “MRO Americas”, which is being held in Chicago, USA.

This exhibition is considered the largest global exhibition in the aircraft maintenance sector, with the attendance of more than 16,000 visitors from all over the world.

Under this ongoing partnership, Sanad will serve the Asiana Airlines fleet of V2500 engines through its modern facilities in Abu Dhabi, where the South Korean airline operates a fleet of more than 80 aircraft that provides a wide range of passenger and cargo services locally and internationally, through an extensive network that includes More than 80 air routes.

Sanad’s partnership with Asiana Airlines, which began in 2018, contributes to consolidating the company’s leading position as the sole provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Asiana Airlines aircraft engines in the Middle East and North Africa region. It also enhances its reputation as a leading independent global provider of these services, in addition to supporting the operational efficiency of Asiana Airlines’ extensive fleet.

The V2500 engine, which has been produced by the global aircraft engine company IAE since 1989, is considered a cornerstone of the aviation sector, as this type of engine powers a large aircraft fleet of more than 7,600 engines for Airbus A320 and A321ceo aircraft worldwide.

These engines are known for their reliability, efficiency and high performance. It serves about 150 airline operators in more than 80 countries. Mansour Janahi, Managing Director and CEO of Sanad Group, said: “Sanad has a unique position that distinguishes it as the only independent center for maintenance, repair and overhaul of V2500 engines in the Middle East, starting from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, which confirms its distinguished global position and its pivotal role in supporting its customers who are engine operators.” V2500 around the world. With the introduction of more than 250 engines into service over the past five years, this achievement translates our deep experience in the aviation sector and in engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services.”

He added: “Our new cooperation with Asiana Airlines contributes to strengthening our firm commitment to excellence in the aviation sector, consolidating Abu Dhabi’s leading position as an innovative and leadership center for aviation solutions, and enhancing its reliable reputation as a major destination that provides advanced services to the best international airlines.”

For his part, Bahaa Salama, General Manager of the Maintenance, Repair and Umrah Department at Sanad, said: “The renewal of our contract with Asiana Airlines for an additional five years is renewed evidence of our dedication, commitment and tireless pursuit of excellence in providing innovative solutions from a technical standpoint, in line with the vision of… “Abu Dhabi’s ambition is to support the aviation sector with high-level talent, technology and expertise, to enhance its leading position as a global aviation hub. We are very excited to continue our partnership with Asiana Airlines, and to contribute an essential role to the continued success of its distinguished operations.”

For his part, Hon Pei, Chief General Manager of Procurement at Asiana Airlines, said: “Our selection of Sanad to provide us with maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the V2500 engines for another five years, was based on our confidence in its ability to meet our requirements in supporting our fleet of Airbus A320 and A321ceo aircraft, to enable us To fulfill our commitment to provide the best possible service to our customers.”

It is noteworthy that Sanad’s extensive experience in the field of aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul extends to more than 35 years. It has serviced more than 600 V2500 engines since 2012.

Sanad’s diverse customer base includes more than 30 airlines and 10 strategic partners around the world, from Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.