Safran Landing Systems Opens $22M MRO Expansion in Singapore

On September 22, 2026, Safran Landing Systems inaugurated a US$22 million extension to its Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) center in Singapore, introducing a new assembly line for landing gear overhauls to support growing Asia-Pacific and Middle East fleets.

Announced in a company press release, the 7,500-square-meter expansion reinforces Singapore’s position as a strategic aerospace hub. The facility upgrades will increase capacity and flexibility for servicing landing gear across major commercial aircraft platforms, including the Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A350, Airbus A380, Boeing 737, Boeing 787, and ATR regional aircraft.

Facility upgrades and sustainability

The physical expansion incorporates specific environmental initiatives alongside its industrial upgrades. The new building features 2,800 square meters of solar panels, comprising 800 individual panels, designed to improve the site’s overall energy efficiency.

The operational growth will also impact the local workforce. The Singapore site currently employs 360 personnel, and Safran projects the expansion will create approximately 100 new jobs by 2030.

“This investment is a strong signal of Safran Landing Systems’ trust in the region’s potential and deepens our determination to support our airline customers, now and in the future, with ever higher standards of excellence and sustainability,” stated François Bastin, CEO of Safran Landing Systems.

Strategic partnerships and regional growth

Safran Landing Systems originally established its Singapore presence in 1979. In 2000, the site became a strategic partner of SIA Engineering Company, cementing its role in the regional maintenance ecosystem.

The inauguration event was attended by Stephen Marchisio, Ambassador of France to Singapore, and Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), alongside Safran executives including Bastin and Olivier Thomas, MRO Executive Vice President for Safran Landing Systems.

“The latest expansion by Safran Landing Systems brings advanced repair technologies to Singapore and adds to our comprehensive suite of MRO offerings,” Koh said. “We value Safran’s confidence in Singapore and look forward to working with them to develop the next generation aerospace technologies here, create good jobs and rewarding career pathways for Singaporeans.”

AirPro News analysis

We view Safran’s US$22 million investment in Singapore as a calculated response to the rapid post-pandemic recovery of widebody and narrowbody flight hours in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. By expanding local MRO capabilities for high-demand platforms like the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787, Safran reduces turnaround times and logistics costs for regional operators. This move aligns with the company’s broader global footprint expansion, following the establishment of a new landing gear facility in Morocco in February 2026 and a recent 10-year support agreement with Lufthansa Technik.

Sources: Safran Group