An agreement has been signed between Saudia Cargo and Saudia Technic to establish the national cargo carrier’s new headquarters at Saudia Technic’s MRO Village located at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.

The five-year agreement, set to take effect before the end of September 2025, will enable Saudia Cargo to lease and operate 6,000 sqm of space within Saudia Technic’s largest MRO Village in the MENA region.

Captain Fahd H. Cynndy, chief executive of Saudia Technic, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Saudia Cargo and welcome them to Saudia Technic’s MRO Village.

“We’re not just establishing a contractual agreement; we’re embracing a future characterised by partnership and ingenuity.

“This strategic partnership highlights our steadfast dedication to quality, heralding a new era in optimisation, expansion, and customer-centric solutions within the aviation industry.”

This newly formed alliance forged during the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, represents a wealth of opportunities for both parties, leveraging their respective expertise to optimise resource utilisation, achieve cost savings through shared facilities, and facilitate knowledge sharing and skill transfer between air cargo logistics and aircraft maintenance care services.

Teddy Zebits, chief executive of Saudia Cargo, said: “At Saudia Cargo, we are thrilled to embark on a new chapter of collaboration and innovation as we relocate our headquarters to join Saudia Technic’s MRO village.

“This strategic move not only reinforces our commitment to operational excellence, but also paves the way for synergies that will drive efficiency, growth, and customer satisfaction.

“Together, we look forward to shaping the future of air cargo and aircraft maintenance services with a united vision and shared expertise.”

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