French UUDS Aero expands footprints into Saudi market

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Oct 12, 2023
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Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: UUDS Aero, the French business aviation company, plans to enter the Saudi market and offer a punch of comprehensive aviation services, the company revealed during a session held by Business France agency at the French Embassy in Riyadh.

Gilles Negre, CEO of UUDS Aero, stated that the company aligns with the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 and the dynamic outlook for the aviation sector.

“While launching its maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions to the Kingdom, UUDS aims to play a vital role in the local aviation sector,” Negre added.

He further noted: “UUDS is fully devoted to empowering the aspirations, dynamism and ambition of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector. Our commitment is unwavering, and we engage to deliver excellence in collaboration with the Saudi aviation community.”

On other side, the session was attended by representatives from Airbus Helicopters, NIDLP, Matarat Holding, King Salman Airport, GACA, Riyadh Airports, Saudia, Flynas, SAEI, NEOM, SAMI Advanced Electronics, MISA, and other.

During the session, UUDS' executive committee had the chance to explore and discuss the future of the MRO sector in Saudi Arabia.

UUDS Aero has a dedicated team of local engineers based in Riyadh, and plans to train Saudi youth while ensuring proximity for project management.

Business France is the national agency overseeing globalization of the French economy. It is responsible for fostering export growth by French businesses, facilitating international investment in France, as well as promoting France's companies, business image and nationwide attractiveness as an investment location.


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