Sanad Launches New Asset Management Strategy to Power Global Aerospace Growth

• New strategy establishes Sanad’s Asset Management division as a dedicated global platform integrating aircrafts engines leasing, trading, and lifecycle solutions.
• Over USD 100 million to be invested to expand Sanad’s engine asset portfolio and customer network.
• Strategic Trent 700 and V2500 acquisitions mark the first phase of implementation, enhancing engine lifecycle support and enabling faster, more cost-efficient maintenance solutions for global operators.
• Aligns with global engine-aftermarket growth forecast at 4–6 % annually over the next decade.
• Reinforces Abu Dhabi’s leadership as a global hub for aerospace innovation and industrial excellence.

Dubai, 17 November 2025: Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and asset management solutions leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), today announced at the Dubai Airshow the launch of its new Asset Management Strategy, marking a major step in the company’s evolution into a fully integrated global aircraft-engine lifecycle-solutions provide.

The new strategy establishes Sanad Asset Management as a dedicated global platform integrating engine leasing, parts trading, and lifecycle-support solutions under one cohesive model. It is designed to strengthen collaboration across the aviation ecosystem by expanding partnerships with MRO providers and operators, parts traders, and aircraft lessors, creating an integrated value chain that connects asset ownership, repair expertise, and financial innovation.

Backed by an investment exceeding USD 100 million, the strategy underscores Sanad’s commitment to building one of the world’s most agile and efficient aviation asset-management networks and expanding its role in the high-growth global aviation aftermarket. By leveraging its combined technical and financial capabilities, Sanad aims to enhance flexibility, accelerate maintenance turnaround times, and deliver cost-efficient solutions that meet the evolving needs of airlines, lessors, and OEM partners worldwide.

Expanding Scale and Global Reach

With approximately 1,600 Trent 700 engines and more than 5,000 V2500 engines currently in service globally, demand for reliable engine parts and lifecycle support continues to rise as operators seek to optimize maintenance costs and turnaround times. Industry forecasts indicate that the global engine-aftermarket segment to grow by approximately 4–6% annually over the next decade, underscoring the strategic importance of Sanad’s ongoing investments in engine material solutions and lifecycle support capabilities.

Building on this momentum, Sanad has advanced the implementation of its new asset management strategy through a series of strategic engine acquisitions across the Trent 700 and V2500 platforms, enhancing its global service capacity and increasing material availability for customers worldwide.

Under the Trent 700 program, Sanad acquired four Trent 700 engine from Etihad Airways which will be inducted for maintenance at its Abu Dhabi facility, along with another Trent 700 engine from RRPF to further strengthen its asset base and reinforce its position as a partner of choice for airlines in this engine segment.

In parallel, Sanad expanded its V2500 portfolio with two V2500-A5 engines acquired from Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors (FTAI) and Magellan Aviation Group, boosting responsiveness to customer demand and increasing the availability of serviceable components.

Together, these acquisitions mark the first phase of Sanad’s asset management strategy execution, expanding access to critical engine materials, enhancing the company’s operational flexibility, and positioning Sanad as a trusted partner for airlines, lessors, and OEMs worldwide.

Building a More Resilient Global Supply Chain

Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO of Sanad, said: “Our new Asset Management Strategy reinforces Sanad’s role as an integrated global partner, enabling our MRO division and the wider industry to operate with greater agility, resilience, and efficiency. By expanding our asset base and deepening collaboration with operators, lessors, and traders, we are enhancing the availability of critical engine materials and lifecycle solutions that keep fleets flying. This strategy not only strengthens Sanad’s value proposition to our partners but also supports Abu Dhabi’s vision to be a global hub for advanced aerospace capability and innovation.”

Driving Value Creation and Growth

The launch of Sanad’s new strategy establishes Asset Management as a core pillar of the Sanad Group’s growth, complementing the advanced technical capabilities of its MRO division and extending the company’s global reach.

Together, the two divisions position Sanad Group as a trusted global partner in engine lifecycle management, delivering reliable, timely, and cost-efficient maintenance solutions that keep the world’s fleets flying.

By combining engineering excellence with financial innovation, Sanad is shaping one of the region’s most comprehensive aerospace platforms — driving smarter, faster, and more sustainable engine solutions while advancing Abu Dhabi’s leadership in global aerospace innovation and industrial excellence.