Aerospace engineering and leasing solutions provider Sanad has unveiled a new collaboration with Rolls-Royce focused on nurturing the next generation of leaders in the aviation sector.
Starting in September 2025, Rolls-Royce and Sanad will jointly select outstanding talents from Sanad who demonstrate robust leadership potential to join the Rolls-Royce team in the UK for six months.
This annual initiative aims to equip future leaders with industry-leading skills in aerospace MRO operations, thereby bolstering both Sanad’s and the United Arab Emirates’ efforts to cultivate top-tier talent in the aviation industry.
Ismail Ali Abdulla, head of UAE clusters at Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, said: “Mubadala has maintained a strong and productive relationship with Rolls-Royce for many years, and we are excited to elevate this collaboration to new heights. This partnership will significantly benefit Abu Dhabi and further our ambition to establish it as a global aviation hub.”
Mansoor Janahi, managing director and group chief executive of Sanad, said: “Sanad’s long-standing partnership with Rolls-Royce since 2013 in the MRO of the Trent 700 engine exemplifies our shared commitment to excellence.
“Through this new collaboration, we are dedicated to fostering the next generation of aviation leaders by offering our employees unparalleled opportunities to immerse in a six-month training program at one of worldwide sites of Rolls-Royce to enhance their capabilities and learn and equip themselves with best practices.”
Omar Ali Adib, senior vice president of Rolls-Royce, said: “We are eager to collaborate with Sanad on this innovative training programme. By combining our expertise and resources, we aim to create exceptional development pathways for future aviation leaders, driving innovation and excellence within the industry.”
(Picture above: (L-R) Hamad Al-Absi, senior operations manager, Sanad; Omar Ali Adib, senior vice president Middle East & Africa, Rolls-Royce; Mansoor Janahi, managing director and group CEO, Sanad; Rob Watson, president civil aerospace, Rolls-Royce; Ismail Ali Abdulla, head of UAE clusters, Mubadala; Amer Siddiqui, group chairman, Sanad; Paul Kennan, director commercial aviation aftermarket operations, Rolls-Royce; Baha Salama, general manager, MRO Division, Sanad).
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