Singapore, Singapore – Sanad Group, wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala”, announced an agreement with Rolls-Royce.
This is to expand the scope of its long-term partnership in the field of maintenance, repair and aging of Trent 700 engines.
This came during the Singapore Air Show 2026.
The achievement strengthens the partnership that began in 2012, marking more than a decade of close cooperation between the two companies.
During this period, Sanad successfully maintained more than 200 Trent 700 engines for more than 25 operators.
This has earned it a prestigious position as one of Rolls-Royce’s most trusted and efficient independent partners in the field of maintenance, repair and Umrah.
The new agreement deepens this relationship, entrusting Sanad with an expanded scope of work that includes up to 612 visits to a maintenance workshop for Trent 700 engines until 2031, an increase of 277 visits from the current commitment level.
This enhanced collaboration strengthens Sanad’s position as the world’s largest independent provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Trent 700 engines.
To form a fundamental pillar in the global support network for this type of engine.
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The Trent 700 engine powers more than 60% of the world’s Airbus A330 fleet.
There are more than 1,400 engines in service, and annual maintenance demand exceeds 250 maintenance visits.
As the aviation sector continues to achieve a strong recovery in passenger and cargo traffic, A330 operators are extending the operational life of their fleet.
Many of them are converting passenger aircraft into cargo aircraft to meet global demand for logistics services.
Sanad will rely on its existing maintenance, repair and Umrah facilities and test cell capabilities in Abu Dhabi.
The company will invest AED 125 million, or US$34 million, in advanced tools, automation systems, and modern devices.
In parallel, Sanad will employ more than 300 highly skilled specialists. In support of its long-term strategy in the field of localization and development of national talents and skills. Contributing to enhancing growing expertise in the aviation and space sector in the United Arab Emirates.
This expanded cooperation represents one of the largest maintenance, repair and overhaul agreements for Trent 700 engines in recent years.
It is a step towards strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global center of excellence and innovation in the field of aviation.
It is also in line with the UAE’s national vision to support high-tech manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability across various strategic sectors.
“Sand, with over 38 years of experience in the sector, has played a pivotal role in the development of the global aviation system,” the statement said. Serving more than 40 airlines around the world, and supported by long-term contracts worth more than AED 443 billion, Sanad remains at the forefront of companies providing reliable, innovative and sustainable maintenance, repair and Umrah solutions. Which ensures that aircraft continue to fly around the world and pushes the aviation and space industry forward.
