AMMROC, a military maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Defence and Space to explore strategic cooperation opportunities aimed at enhancing military aircraft maintenance, sustainment and support capabilities across the UAE and the wider region.
The agreement was signed during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom by Jasem Al Marzooqi, CEO of AMMROC, and Felipe San Martin, Vice-President Services Programs C295 and MRTT at Airbus Defence and Space.
The partnership brings together AMMROC’s expertise in depot-level aircraft maintenance, airframe services, component support and military fleet sustainment with Airbus Defence and Space’s experience as an aerospace original equipment manufacturer.
Under the MoU, the companies will explore opportunities to establish Airbus-qualified maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities to support regional operators. The cooperation will also focus on enhancing sustainment solutions for Airbus military platforms, including the C295 tactical transport aircraft and the A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft.
Jasem Al Marzooqi, CEO of AMMROC, said: “This agreement marks another important milestone in AMMROC’s journey to expand its capabilities and strengthen collaboration with the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers. Through our partnership with Airbus Defence and Space, we aim to develop advanced sustainment solutions, enhance national aerospace capabilities, and continue delivering world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul services that support our customers’ operational readiness and evolving requirements.”
The collaboration will also explore opportunities to leverage Airbus’ technical expertise, engineering support, training programmes and internationally recognised standards. The companies will additionally assess the potential to manufacture selected aircraft components at AMMROC’s facilities.
These initiatives are expected to contribute to strengthening the UAE’s aerospace industrial ecosystem and enhancing regional support solutions focused on operational readiness, service quality and long-term fleet availability.
The MoU reflects the shared commitment of AMMROC and Airbus Defence and Space to advancing aerospace industrial capabilities, expanding support services for regional operators and reinforcing the UAE’s position as a regional hub for military aircraft maintenance, sustainment and innovation.
