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TS&S Aerospace, a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for aircraft engines, wholly-owned by Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Development Company, has been selected by SriLankan Airlines to service the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine.
TS&S Aerospace is the first independent aviation provider to overhaul a Trent 700 engine, offering SriLankan Airlines a bespoke shop visit structure minimising expense and ensuring compliance with lessor requirements, TS&S Aerospace said in a statement.
As part of its business strategy, TS&S Aerospace works closely with both airlines and lessors and has stayed an independent service provider delivering tailored solutions for the industry, the company’s statement said.
Commenting on the announcement, CEO at TS&S Aerospace Abdul Khaliq Saeed said the signing of the contract with SriLankan Airlines signifies a landmark milestone for them.
The win demonstrates TS&S’s Aerospace’s ever-growing capabilities as a world class MRO provider and offers opportunities for independent lessors, owners and operators to maintain Trent 700 engines, Saeed said. “As we build and strengthen our capabilities in Abu Dhabi, we are also supporting the development of the Emirate as a key aviation hub in the region and internationally.”
“SriLankan Airlines awarded this contract to TS&S Aerospace after careful consideration of its capabilities as an MRO, turnaround time and cost, which we feel matches our requirements best,” CEO of SriLankan Airlines Captain Suren Ratwatte said, adding that the company is confident that this will be a win-win situation for both parties and looks forward to a mutually fruitful relationship.
Currently the only independent Trent 700 MRO facility worldwide, TS&S Aerospace works in partnership with major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation and International Aero Engines.
It provides a variety of engine maintenance services across multiple major platforms, including Airbus, Boeing and other light aircraft.