Dubai, December 7, 2022, Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI), a subsidiary of the Saudia Group, and The Helicopter Company (THC), a fully owned PIF company, will jointly explore of the establishment of a rotorcraft heavy maintenance base. This would include new hangars and a focus on partnership opportunities with leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for authorized service center certification. The collaboration will include the consideration of eco-system synergies between SAEI and THC with the goal of enhancing rotorcraft operations. 

“The timing of this partnership is optimal as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is entering a period in which rotorcraft usage is expected to increase significantly in terms of volume and the range applications across both public and private sectors.” Commented Captain Fahd H. Cynndy, CEO, SAEI. 
 
Captain Fahd H. Cynndy, CEO, SAEI, and Captain Arnaud Martinez,  

CEO, THC, held the signing ceremony at MEBAA 2022, on the SAEI stand. The event was attended by His Excellency, Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Saudia Director-General, and executive team members from both organizations and the PIF. 

“As THC continues to expand its operations across the Kingdom, we are thrilled to sign this agreement and to explore new options to support our fleet maintenance needs into the future”. Said Captain Arnaud Martinez, CEO of THC.