Sanad

Capabilities

Products on the platform

• Landing Gear Overhaul Services [خدمات عمرة معدات الهبوط]

  Sanad [سند], a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mubadala Investment Company [شركة مبادلة للاستثمار] based in Abu Dhabi, provides specialised landing gear Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services. The programme covers the complete lifecycle of the assembly, including total teardown, non-destructive testing, machining, and surface treatments. The service is built upon the United Arab Emirates' strategic infrastructure to support the heavy maintenance requirements of both narrow-body and wide-body commercial aircraft types. The service is primarily marketed to commercial airlines and government-operated fleets requiring major interval inspections and structural restoration. Notable regional partnerships include work for Etihad Airways [الاتحاد للطيران] and broader support for international operators within the Middle East and North Africa. Contracts are typically structured as long-term service agreements or scheduled shop visits, often timed to coincide with broader airframe maintenance cycles to manage operational availability. The Aerospace Garage desk recommends that potential buyers confirm the specific aircraft models currently supported, as capability depends on active tooling and OEM sub-licensing. Verification of current lead times is necessary, as the availability of replacement high-pressure seals and specialised alloys remains sensitive to global supply chain fluctuations. Procurement teams should request current certification logs from the General Civil Aviation Authority [الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني] alongside relevant international approvals.

• Engine MRO Services [سند]

  Sanad [سند] is a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider for aero engines, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Originating as a regional support unit, it has transitioned into a global technical hub under the ownership of Mubadala Investment Company [شركة مبادلة للاستثمار]. The facility provides heavy maintenance and component repairs for high-thrust turbofans, operating as an authorised service centre for major engine architectures used in commercial aviation. The service is sold to international airlines and aircraft leasing firms through long-term service agreements or as an integrated partner in OEM maintenance networks. Current operations support the General Electric GEnx, Rolls-Royce Trent 700, and International Aero Engines V2500 programmes. Key industrial partners include GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney, with Etihad Airways [الاتحاد للطيران] serving as a major domestic customer. Potential clients should monitor shop visit capacity and specific turnaround time (TAT) guarantees, as these are influenced by the global supply of spare parts. The desk would verify current tooling levels for specific GEnx-1B and -2B variants to ensure compliance with the latest manufacturer service bulletins. Operational risks centre on the stability of supply chains for life-limited parts and reliance on OEM-controlled logistics flows.

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