• The signing of new global customers during Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) supports Sanad’s growth and the expansion of its customer base, solidifying its position as a global partner of choice to leading airlines.
• Sanad’s expertise in the Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines is elevating industry standards and strengthening its role as a key player in this market

Farnborough International Air Show, Hampshire, United Kingdom – July 25, 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 milestone as it reinforces its position in the region’s aerospace industry, with the signing of an exclusive three-year partnership with Air 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 Mauritius during the Farnborough International Airshow, the world’s leading aerospace and defence event attended by global industry leaders. This strategic partnership marks another significant milestone in Sanad’s strategic roadmap to expand its footprint to new markets while 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 welcome Air Mauritius as our newest partner. This collaboration epitomizes our commitment to not only expanding our global presence but also supporting the global aviation supply chain ecosystem from our home-base in 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 A330 fleet 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 Sanad for 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 deliver MRO services from its cutting-edge facilities in Abu Dhabi. Sanad’s comprehensive MRO solutions have established it as a vital player in the aerospace industry, servicing a significant share of Trent 700 engines worldwide. With the addition of Air Mauritius as a new customer, Sanad is poised to unlock new avenues for growth and excellence in the industry which strongly reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global aviation hub.