The Board of Directors of Saudia Technic announced the appointment of Engineer Abdulkhaliq Saeed as the company’s new CEO, succeeding the former CEO, Captain Fahd H. Cynndy, who will transition to the role of managing director (MD) at the company.
Eng. Abdulkhaliq Saeed assumed his role in August 2024, bringing with him a long career in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, both regionally and globally. The company says he will use his expertise to lead the company, continue its achievements in the sector and advance its role in supporting the national aviation strategy to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Saeed comes to his new position with nearly 40 years of experience, having held several leadership positions in the aircraft maintenance sector, most recently as CEO of Etihad Airways Engineering, the MRO arm of Etihad Aviation Group.
Throughout his career, Eng. Abdulkhaliq Saeed has also served in notable roles at prominent companies, including 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.
Saudia Technic, a subsidiary of Saudia Group, has an MRO Village, located at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. It is the largest of its kind in the MENA region, covering an area of approximately one million square meters. The village features advanced facilities for aircraft, engine, and component maintenance, including the new Jet Propulsion Center (JPC), which houses one of the world’s largest engine test cells.
At the end of 2023, the company experienced a major development when the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) signed an investment agreement aimed at transforming it into a leading national company. This investment will enhance infrastructure, increase efficiency, and help the Company capture market growth in Saudi Arabia and the region over the next decade.