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Sanad’s Al Ain GTF Centre to Require Over 1,000 Technicians, CFO Says

Abu Dhabi aerospace firm Sanad expects its upcoming GTF engine maintenance centre in Al Ain to require more than 1,000 technicians once fully operational. Group CFO Kashish Kohli told Gulf News the company will address the global aviation skills shortage primarily through local university pipelines and trainee programmes alongside selective foreign hiring. Sanad has invested over Dh800 million in UAE aerospace infrastructure over the past two years, with H1 2026 revenue rising 35 percent to AED 4.31 billion.

Industry News

Sanad Al Ain GTF Centre to Require Over 1,000 Technicians, CFO Says

Abu Dhabi aerospace company Sanad expects its upcoming GTF engine maintenance centre in Al Ain to require more than 1,000 technicians once fully operational. Group CFO Kashish Kohli stated that Sanad will focus on developing local talent through UAE universities and training programmes amid a global shortage of aviation personnel. The company's workforce reached 898 employees in the first half of 2026, with an Emiratisation rate of 36.9%.