The Board of Directors of Saudia Technic has appointed Engineer Abdulkhaliq Saeed as the company’s new CEO, succeeding Captain Fahd H. Cynndy. Captain Cynndy will transition to the role of Managing Director, focusing on the growth of Saudia Group’s owned companies and subsidiaries, as well as developing new business ventures.
Eng. Abdulkhaliq Saeed will begin his role in August 2024, bringing nearly 40 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). His extensive background includes leadership roles at major companies, most recently as CEO of Etihad Airways Engineering. He has also served as President of Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) for the Middle East and North Africa, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance at Jet Airways and Vice President of Technical Affairs at Gulf Air. His expertise will be crucial in steering Saudia Technic towards continued success and supporting Saudi Arabia’s national aviation strategy in line with Vision 2030.
Saudia Technic, a subsidiary of Saudia Group, is renowned for providing comprehensive maintenance solutions for both commercial and military aircraft, adhering to the highest global standards of aviation safety. Its MRO Village at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah is the largest facility of its kind in the MENA region, spanning approximately one million square metres. The village includes state-of-the-art facilities for aircraft, engine, and component maintenance, as well as the new Jet Propulsion Centre, home to one of the world’s largest engine test cells.
