Engine MRO Services

Sanad 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 . 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 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.