Lion Air Group signs MRO agreement with Sanad
5-year contract is for V2500 engines
Lion Air Group, Indonesia’s largest privately owned low-cost airline, has signed a five-year partnership with Sanad, an aerospace engineering and leasing solutions provider based in the United Arab Emirates.
The undisclosed amount agreement will see Abu Dhabi-headquartered Sanad provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the low-cost carrier’s V2500 engines. Its subsidiaries, Super Air Jet and Batik Air use these engines. These airlines collectively operate over 65 aircraft powered by V2500 engines.
The agreement includes multiple MRO service visits, with the first V2500 engine induction scheduled for Q4 2024.
The V2500 engine, produced by Connecticut, US-based International Aero Engines, has been a cornerstone of aviation since its introduction in 1989. It powers over 3,000 aircraft worldwide and is utilised by over 170 operators. It has accumulated over 275 million flight hours—a testament to its efficiency and reliability. Over 5,200 V2500 engines are in service globally.
With over 250 V2500 engine inductions completed in the last five years, Sanad is the sole V2500 MRO provider in the Middle East.
Febri Tri Saputra, Lion Air Group’s General Manager for V2500 engines, stated, “Sanad’s expertise in maintaining our V2500 fleet makes them the ideal partner. Their technical support will enable us to deliver exceptional customer service.”
Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO at Sanad added: “The agreement with Lion Air Group adds to our growing customer base and builds on our existing partnerships with Indonesian carriers.”
Lion Air prioritises convenient flight schedules and maintains a vital route network for Indonesia’s 260 million residents, the largest population in Southeast Asia.
According to IATA, Indonesia is projected to become the fourth-largest aviation market globally by 2037, and Lion Air will contribute significantly to this growth. The airline has expanded its passenger services to international markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and China.
Throughout this expansion, the carrier’s core focus has remained on cost-efficient operations and a commitment to offering value-conscious passengers and cargo customers the most affordable options for all its destinations.
Featured image: File photo of the V2500 engine that powers over 3,000 aircraft worldwide. Credit: International Aero Engines
