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Joramco Signs 5-Year Heavy Maintenance Deal with Condor
Joramco secures a five-year contract to perform heavy maintenance on Condor’s Airbus fleet at its Amman facility, supporting fleet modernization.
This article is based on an official press release from Joramco.
Joramco, the Amman-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has announced a strategic five-year partnership with German leisure airline Condor. The agreement, signed on February 4, 2026, at the MRO Middle East exhibition in Dubai, marks the first collaboration between the two organizations.
Under the terms of the new contract, Joramco will perform heavy maintenance checks on Condor’s entire Airbus fleet. This agreement underscores the growing capabilities of the Middle East aviation sector to support major European carriers and aligns with Condor’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy.
According to the official announcement, the five-year deal covers base maintenance services for Condor’s full range of Airbus aircraft. This includes the Airbus A320ceo and A320neo narrowbodies, as well as the widebody Airbus A330neo (A330-900). The maintenance work is scheduled to take place at Joramco’s facility at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan.
Fraser Currie, Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer at DAE Engineering, emphasized the significance of winning the trust of a major European operator. In a statement regarding the deal, Currie said:
We are thrilled to embark on this new partnership with Condor. Our commitment to operational excellence has positioned us as a partner of choice for airlines all over the world, and this long-term agreement is a testament to the trust airlines put in us. We look forward to building on this collaboration and exploring more opportunities to grow together.
Condor is currently in the midst of a comprehensive fleet renewal program, transitioning away from older Boeing 767s toward a more efficient, all-Airbus operation. The airline requires reliable maintenance slots to ensure the operational readiness of its new A330neo and A320neo aircraft. By securing a five-year pipeline with Joramco, Condor aims to stabilize its maintenance planning.
Heiko Holm, Managing Director and CTO at Condor, noted that Joramco’s reputation for quality was a deciding factor in the agreement:
We are delighted to enter into this strategic partnership with Joramco for heavy maintenance services across our entire Airbus fleet… Joramco’s strong reputation for quality and reliability perfectly supports our commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and further development of our digital maintenance strategy.
This agreement highlights a continuing trend where European carriers are increasingly looking to the Middle East for heavy maintenance solutions. Joramco, which holds approvals from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), offers a competitive advantage by combining lower labor costs with high regulatory standards and expansive infrastructure. The timing of this deal is notable, following Joramco’s operational launch of “Hangar 7” in late 2024. This expansion significantly increased the provider’s capacity, allowing them to accommodate large-scale fleet contracts like Condor’s without displacing existing customers. For Condor, outsourcing heavy checks to Jordan rather than relying solely on European providers or in-house subsidiaries suggests a strategic pivot to optimize operating costs while maintaining strict safety compliance.
What aircraft are covered under this agreement? Where will the maintenance be performed? How long is the contract? Is this a renewal of an old contract?
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Frequently Asked Questions
The agreement covers Condor’s entire Airbus fleet, including the A320ceo, A320neo, and A330neo.
All heavy maintenance checks will be conducted at Joramco’s MRO facility located at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan.
The partnership is valid for five years, starting from the signing date in February 2026.
No. This is the first time Joramco and Condor have signed a maintenance agreement.
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