Sanad and Etihad Airways strengthen supply chains in the aviation sector with the Trent 700 engines deal

Abu Dhabi, May 20 / WAM / Sanad Group, the global leading company in the field of aviation engineering and finance solutions entirely owned by Mubadala Investment Company SA (Mubadala), announced the acquisition of Rolls -Royce Trent 700 engines affiliated with Etihad Airways.

The agreement was signed by Kashish Kohli, Financial Director and Vice President of the Finance Department of “Sanad”, and Captain Majid Al Marzouqi, Head of Operating Operations and Acting Guest Experience in Etihad Airways, on the sidelines of the “Maken in the Emirates” forum, which confirms the commitment of the two companies to the national industrial strategy of the UAE to enable local capabilities and localize supply chains in the aviation sector.

This deal is a milestone in the Sanad group strategy to expand its global capabilities in managing the assets of engines, maintenance, reform and age. The UAE’s ambition to create a global -level system for supply chains in the aviation sector is enhanced.

By acquiring these engines, the Sanad group expanded their ability to support airlines around the world with original and cost -effective spare parts and flexible rental solutions, which improves response times and reduces maintenance costs and enhances the operational efficiency of its global customer base.

This deal comes at a very important time for the aviation sector; At a time when operators continue to give priority to operational efficiency and prolong the average life of fleets, and in light of the continued disorders of supply chains and the delay in the delivery of new aircraft.

And systems such as the Rolls Royce Trent 700 engine are still a large request for its design for operating Airbus A330, as the Trent engine has achieved 700 market share of 60%, more than 2000 units were delivered, and more than 60 million flying hours recorded. This engine has proven its high timing and its exceptional efficiency, making it one of the main assets that enable Sanad to provide sustainable solutions to manage the engines life cycle and provide long -term value to operators all over the world.

In confirmation of the importance of this strategic deal, Mansour Janahi, Managing Director and CEO of Sanad Group said: “This acquisition represents a strategic step in our partnership that extends for two decades with Etihad Airways, enabling us to expand our capabilities and meet the advanced needs of regional and international aviation markets. As we are the only independent provider of maintenance, reform and age services in the world with Rolls Royce for Trent 700 engines, Sanad currently provides services for 25% of the Train 700 fleet.

For his part, Antonalo Nevis, CEO of the Union Air, stressed that this agreement represents a partnership that achieves mutual benefit to both parties, and said: “This step embodies our commitment to modernizing our fleet in conjunction with the referral of our A330CEO aircraft from service, while we support one of our reliable national partners, while directly contributing to the promotion and growth of the aviation industry in the UAE and promotion His competitive capabilities at the global level. “

In addition to meeting immediate demand in the market, this acquisition contributes to strengthening the national strategy of the UAE to localize the capabilities of the aviation sector, accelerate sustainable economic growth, and consolidate the position of Abu Dhabi as a leading global center for supply chains. By expanding the scope of its services, the Sanad Group works to attract international investments, develop local competencies, and provide global levels in the field of maintenance, reform, age and finance from Abu Dhabi to the global aviation market.

The close cooperation between “Sanad” and Etihad Air is an essential axis of this growth flight. For nearly two decades, this cooperation included areas of maintenance, reform, age of engines and asset financing.

Sanad has provided maintenance, reform and age services to more than 400 engine engines of Etihad Airways, including a variety of engines such as V2500 and Trent 700 engines and Jennx engines, which strengthened their position as the largest independent maintenance, reform and Umrah services for engines in the Middle East and North Africa region.

It should be noted that during the year 2024, it was concluded with a historical deal with Etihad Airways, which amounted to 1.5 billion dirhams to sell 16 engines of next generation aircraft engines in support of the strategy of expanding the Federation’s fleet. Today, the total value of deals between the two companies exceeded 6 billion dirhams, which emphasizes the importance of these relations based on trust, operational excellence and commitment to enhancing Abu Dhabi’s leading position in the global aviation sector.

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