JEDDAH: To increase and localize its maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities, Saudia, the Kingdom’s flag airline, has partnered strategically with Air France-KLM. The goal of this partnership is to support the Kingdom’s economic development and improve its aviation infrastructure.
French President Emmanuel Macron, Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp. Chairman Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudia Group Director Gen. Ibrahim Al-Omar, and a number of other dignitaries and ministries attended the signing ceremony on Dec. 3 to ratify the agreement, according to a Saudi statement.
According to Al-Omar, the collaboration shows a shared commitment to developing the nation’s aviation industry and is consistent with Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Strategy, which is headed by the General Authority of Civil Aviation.
“Given Saudi Arabia’s rapid development, we see great mutual benefit in expanding our commercial cooperation and combining our expertise, especially in the strategic area of MRO services,” said Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, highlighting the long-standing relationship between Saudi Arabia and the Air France-KLM Group.
In order to open up further opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the region, he continued, Air France-KLM Engineering and Maintenance, a leader in the industry, is in a strong position to strengthen its partnership with Saudia.
Also Read:
November Saudi PMI Reaches 59 as the Non-Oil Sector Expands
France and Saudi Arabia Will Work Together on Three Renewable Energy Projects: Al-Falih
