SAMI Aerospace has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters Arabia, the Kingdom’s subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters to support SAMI in building its technical capabilities to provide rotercraft technical support to Saudi Armed forces.
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The agreement between SAMI and Airbus Helicopters will play a key role in equipping the staff with vital helicopter airframe maintenance skills and enhance its repair capabilities for landing gears, engines, engine accessories, and blades (Picture source: SAMI)
This agreement will play a key role in equipping the staff with vital helicopter airframe maintenance skills and enhance its repair capabilities for landing gears, engines, engine accessories, and blades within the Industrial Partnership Agreement with GAMI, the local MRO players, and the Aircraft Accessories and Components Company (AACC), a SAMI’s subsidiary.
Commenting on the contract, Eng. Walid Abukhaled said: “We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Airbus, a major helicopter manufacturer in the industry. This contract will contribute greatly to our ongoing technology and human capital localization efforts through extensive training to accelerate development. We look forward to welcoming Airbus Helicopter’s dedicated staff, who will enable our national talents to gain valuable experience throughout the duration of the agreement.”
Mickael Bertrand, CEO of Airbus Helicopters Arabia, said: “It is with great pride that we embark on this new collaboration with SAMI Aerospace. We are dedicated to empowering one of the region’s most significant industry players through our own personnel’s expertise. This contract also represents an invaluable opportunity to be part of and strengthen our support to the Kingdom’s rapidly developing defense ecosystem.”
SAMI signs multiple agreements with Singaporean Group ST Engineering
SAMI has officially signed several major agreements with a leading Singaporean technology defense and engineering group ST Engineering, at this year’s edition of the Farnborough International Airshow held in the United Kingdom.
The agreements signed will support SAMI in producing cutting-edge defense systems toward executing its development and growth strategies in various defence equipment and capabilities, as well as technical support and training. With these agreements being signed during the event, both SAMI and ST Engineering anticipate close collaboration to further fortify the Kingdom’s defence capabilities.
ST Engineering was selected by SAMI as an original equipment manufacturer partner based on its expertise and track record in both the production and supply chain of defence-related equipment. Aiming to capitalize upon the Singaporean group’s solid brand and reputation globally, the agreements represent SAMI’s continued commitment to partnerships that create a competitive advantage.
Commenting on the agreement, SAMI CEO Eng. Walid Abukhaled said: “We are proud to undertake these new ventures with ST Engineering, which has consistently stood out as a global leader in the defence sector. With these new initiatives comes a bright opportunity to leverage supply chain capabilities and fortify our local position as the Kingdom drives towards defence sector autonomy in line with the objective of Vision 2030.”
Vincent Chong, Group President& CEO, ST Engineering, added: “We are extremely pleased to partner with SAMI in this collaboration to deliver high performance and robust defence solutions. This is in line with our international defence efforts in establishing strong local partnerships.”
SAMI’s collaboration with ST Engineering first commenced in 2019 when teams from both organizations worked in unison to develop a joint partnership. The partnership continues to focus on sustainable practices and adding value to defence capabilities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
SAMI Composites LLC signs agreement with Lockheed Martin to develop Composites Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Riyadh
SAMI Composites LLC announced that it has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to develop a Composites Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Riyadh with the support of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), to boost Saudi Arabia’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
The agreement was inked on the sidelines of the 2022 edition of Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in the United Kingdom by Eng. Walid Abukhaled, CEO of SAMI Group, and RayPiselli, Vice President of International Business at Lockheed Martin, in the presence ofH.E. Ahmad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, Governor of GAMI.
The Composites Manufacturing Center of Excellence forms part of SAMI’s efforts to develop a sustainable and self-sufficient defense industries sector in Saudi Arabia, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 goal of localizing more than 50% of the Kingdom’sexpenditure on defense equipment and services by the year 2030. The new composites manufacturing center will help Saudi Arabia build its aerospace manufacturing capabilities to produce cutting-edge solutions in the future. SAMI Composites LLC and Lockheed Martin will assess and develop the center in a phased manner and will also focus on national talent development.
Commenting on the agreement, H.E. Ahmad Al-Ohali, Governor of GAMI, said: “GAMI supports strategic cooperation, such as these, between local manufacturers and global industry Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). We look forward to the Composites Manufacturing Center of Excellence further bolstering Saudi Arabia’s strategic autonomy within the air domain, and more broadly in the defense sector.”
Eng. Walid Abukhaled, CEO of SAMI, said: “Our relationship with Lockheed Martin has proven invaluable across the years, and today marks another milestone for our two companies and for Saudi Arabia’s promising aerospace sector.”
Ray Piselli, Vice President for International Business at Lockheed Martin, commented: “Lockheed Martin is committed to partnering with SAMI in its efforts to achieve Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Through industrial partnerships, specialized knowledge transfer programs, and human capital development initiatives, we will continue our efforts to develop the Saudi industry.”
John Flavin, CEO of SAMI Composites LLC, said: “SAMI Composites LLC will be Saudi Arabia’s composites manufacturing hub furnished with state-of-the-art equipment and materials. The Composites Manufacturing Center of Excellence will develop a skilled Saudi workforce to produce in-demand composite components and assemblies for both defense and commercial aerospace platforms.”
