SalamAir has signed a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mach Aerospace International (MAI) to provide aircraft wheels and brakes maintenance services in Oman.
Under the terms of the
agreement, SalamAir will provide MAI with a complete set of specialized Wheels
& Brakes Shop Tools for the duration of the partnership, while MAI will
oversee the establishment and operation of the facility at Muscat International
Airport.
The workshop will be
equipped to handle the repair and maintenance of aircraft wheels and brakes,
serving both SalamAir’s fleet and other local and regional carriers.
Mohammed Al Khonji,
Chairman of SalamAir, commented on the partnership: “This agreement
represents a strategic milestone in Oman’s journey toward building a
diversified, knowledge-based economy and a globally competitive aviation
sector. By anchoring advanced maintenance capabilities within the Sultanate, we
are fostering self-sufficiency in critical aviation services and ensuring that
technical expertise, innovation, and economic value remain within our borders.
As these services will also be made available to other airlines operating from
Muscat International Airport, the project will further enhance the airport’s
attractiveness as a preferred regional base for high-quality technical support,
contributing to future investment and aviation-related growth. This collaboration
goes beyond operational efficiency; it supports Oman’s broader economic
development goals by creating specialized employment opportunities, enabling
technology transfer, and supporting the growth of high-value industries in line
with Vision 2040. SalamAir takes pride in being at the forefront of innovative
initiatives that strengthen the aviation ecosystem, enhance industrial
resilience, and solidify Oman’s position as a regional hub for modern and
sustainable aviation services.”
Adding his remarks, Dr
Abdullah Al-Harthy, Chairman of Mach Aerospace International, stated: “This
collaboration marks a milestone in Oman’s journey toward establishing advanced
maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) capabilities. By providing the
agreed-on Wheels & Brakes maintenance services, we will introduce
world-class maintenance processes and technology designed to deliver faster
turnaround times, extend component life cycles, and ensure the highest
standards of safety and reliability.
Adrian Hamilton-Manns,
Chief Executive Officer of SalamAir, commented: “For SalamAir, this partnership
represents a significant evolution of our operational capabilities. By
developing in-country aircraft wheels and brakes maintenance services, we are
enhancing the reliability and cost-efficiency of our fleet while contributing
to the creation of local technical expertise. This initiative is also closely
aligned with SalamAir’s long-term growth vision to expand both its fleet and
destination network, as localized maintenance capacity enables greater
readiness, faster turnaround, and stronger operational resilience to support
future expansion.”
He also added: “This
step forms a core pillar of our broader strategy to strengthen SalamAir’s
engineering backbone, reduce maintenance lead times, and expand our role in
Oman’s growing aviation ecosystem as both a national airline and a strategic
industry enabler.” -TradeArabia News Service