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AOI and Safran partners engineers and technicians receiving

specialized training directly from Saf-
for Larzac engines’ ran’s experts. This training will ensure
that local personnel are fully equipped
to handle the complexities of the Larzac
maintenance engines, fostering long-term sustain-
ability in Egypt’s aerospace mainte-
nance sector.
Christophe Bruneau, Vice Presi-
The certification solidifies AOI’s position as a globally authorized dent, Military Engines, Safran Aircraft
and licensed provider for the Larzac engines that power the Alpha Jet Engines. said, “We are delighted to
training and light attack aircraft. continue our cooperation with the Arab
Organization for Industrialization as an
n a significant boost to Egypt’s hub for all Larzac engine maintenance official Safran Aircraft Engines approved
Iaerospace capabilities, the Arab activities. Equipped with cutting-edge MRO shop, We share a common commit-
Organization for Industrialization (AOI) technology and infrastructure, the ment to excellence, and AOI’s engine
signed a significant agreement with facility will employ 30 highly skilled workshop meets our strict quality stan-
Safran aircraft engines, during the Egypt technicians who have undergone dards. This major step with the Egyptian
International Airshow. This new partner- rigorous training under Safran’s guid- Industry is calling for further collabora-
ship will focus on the maintenance and ance. This new shop not only boosts tion in aerospace and defense.”
support of the Larzac engines used in local job creation but also ensures The agreement extends to a global
Egyptian military aircraft, marking a that Egypt can efficiently manage and fleet of up to 280 Larzac engines. fol-
pivotal moment in Egypt’s defense and service its aerospace assets domesti- lowing a series of successful audits
aerospace industry. cally. conducted by experts from Safran
The AOI has been awarded a supplier Mokhtar Abdel Latif, chairman, AOI, Aircraft Engines, the Arab Organization
certification by Safran Aircraft Engines, highlighted the significance of the for Industrialization has been officially
which follows the signing of a coopera- agreement, “This milestone adds to the granted a 10-year approved licensee
tion agreement in December 2023 for record of accomplishments of the Arab certificate. This prestigious certification
the maintenance, repair, and overhaul Organization for Industrialization, and authorizes AOI to perform repair and
of the Larzac engine. The certification we look forward to further enhancing overhaul operations on Larzac engines
solidifies AOI’s position as a globally cooperation with Safran to build a dis- for all export customers, covering every
authorized and licensed provider for tinguished industrial base that benefits version of the engine model.
the Larzac engines that power the Alpha our customers.” The successful implementation of this
Jet training and light attack aircraft. partnership will likely set a precedent
The activity will be performed in Global Aerospace Industry Impact for future collaborations in the industry,
a newly established engine shop in Safran’s involvement will also facili- further enhancing Egypt’s role on the
Helwan, Egypt, which will serve as the tate a knowledge transfer, with Egyptian international stage

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