Saudia Technic (née Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading aerospace companies, has partnered with United Rotorcraft to launch one of the region’s most comprehensive Part 145 helicopter MROs. The two companies held a formal signing ceremony on Tuesday at Heli-Expo 2024.
“The initiation of this collaboration is timely with the Kingdom’s surge in rotorcraft usage, spanning various sectors,” explained Saudia Technic CEO Fahd Cynndy. “With this partnership, we’re poised to lead this transformation.”
The move is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes the "localization" of crucial industries. The helicopter facility will be part of Saudia Technics' MRO Village, an area dedicated to aircraft repair covering approximately one million square meters in Jeddah.
With more than a quarter-century of experience in helicopter maintenance and modifications in support of critical air operations, United Rotorcraft—an Air Methods subsidiary—will help develop the rotorcraft MRO into a center of excellence serving operators in Saudi Arabia and the surrounding region.
“It’s an honor to contribute to Saudia Technic’s visionary project,” said United Rotorcraft president Larry Alexandre. “Our combined efforts will not only establish a leading helicopter MRO in the region but will also cultivate local talent, contributing to Vision 2030 and fortifying the industry’s future.”