Part of the SAUDIA Group, over the previous six many years, SAEI has established itself as one of many largest and most skilled within the MENA area.
The deployment of helicopters within the Middle East for industrial, civil, and army purposes is rising quickly, with important constructive outcomes for each companies and our communities.
For instance, within the final six months of 2022, the newly launched Leonardo helicopters saved 570 lives in Search and Rescue missions in Saudi Arabia.
Fulfilling its position as a nationwide champion for plane upkeep and restore, SAEI’s functionality is increasing to incorporate rotorcraft upkeep to allow operators to hold out their missions effectively and safely.
SAEI evaluated a number of OEMs to establish the proper accomplice for this new enterprise. The choice was made to embark on a build-to-operate relationship with Leonardo, resulting from their excellent repute for complete technical help and best-in-class coaching providers.
SAEI will develop into the primary Leonardo Authorized Service Center within the area. SAEI’s scope covers the availability of upkeep actions as much as heavy verify (4-year verify) which is equal to the D checks of the fixed-wing plane. As an Authorized Service Center SAEI will localize the upkeep of Leonardo Helicopter merchandise within the kingdom in its Jeddah hub and develop to further places and repair markets.
Leonardo will present technical assist, information, experience, and oversight to our groups to make sure the Service Center is working on the highest degree. Our younger Saudi workforce will profit from enriching coaching and emerge as totally succesful and skilled helicopter upkeep technicians. The build-to-operate relationship with Leonardo contains common audits to make sure full compliance with high quality and security requirements.
The official signing ceremony between SAEI and Leonardo will happen on the main occasion within the rotorcraft calendar, HAI Heli-Expo, which takes place in Atlanta in March.
