GAL, AMMROC and PANNESMA Company Limited sign strategic agreement to strengthen defense industry collaboration between KSA and UAE

Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) and Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) have announced a landmark contract agreement with Pannesma Company Limited, a distinguished subsidiary of Atheeb Holding Group during IDEX 2025. The agreement is set to strengthen collaboration in advanced aircraft maintenance, upgrades, and overhaul services bolstering the commitment of all parties to long-term industry growth.

Bringing together the expertise of three industry leaders provides operators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with access to world-class MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facilities as well as the comprehensive development of tailored programs for both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft to optimize cost efficiency and operational readiness.

Beyond the impact on aviation operations, this partnership emphasizes the strong ties and trust that lay between KSA and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and further reinforces the shared vision of cooperation between both nations.

Mahmood Al Hay Al Hameli, Chief Executive Officer at GAL, commented, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Pannesma, leveraging our legacy of maintenance expertise in the UAE to be able to provide similar services for customers in Saudi Arabia. This agreement marks a milestone as our first partnership servicing KSA and underscores the impact that cooperation like this has on enhancing regional defense capabilities and establishing the Middle East as a center of aerospace excellence.”

Jassim Al Marzooqi, CEO of AMMROC, commented: “AMMROC’s alliance with GAL and Pannesma marks a new phase in advancing aerospace maintenance and overhaul capabilities across the region. By leveraging our combined expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and state-of-the-art facilities, we are setting new benchmarks for operational efficiency, innovation, and mission readiness. This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to excellence and aligns with our vision of building a modern, resilient defense industry in the region, further solidifying our position as a leading international hub.”

MG (Ret) Saad O. Albaiz, CEO for Atheeb Group and Pannesma, excited about the implementation of this agreement stating: “When strong teams such as Pannesma, GAL and AMMROC form strategic partnerships, it consistently spurs innovation, increases productivity and plays a pivotal role in achieving better readiness rates, greater efficiency and cost effectiveness for our customers.   The positive impact that this partnership creates, develops a conduit for a stream of innovative advancements and will usher in a new era of cutting-edge aviation technologies for the Middle East.”

This strategic alliance also serves in advancing the technological and operational capabilities within the region, further establishing a new benchmark for delivering excellence in the defense and aerospace sector.