Safran Opens US$22 Million Singapore Landing Gear MRO Extension

Safran Landing Systems inaugurated a US$22 million extension of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center in Singapore on September 22, 2026, adding a 7,500-square-meter building with a new assembly line dedicated to landing gear overhauls, the company announced.

The ceremony was attended by Stephen Marchisio, ambassador of France to Singapore; Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB); and Olivier Thomas, MRO Executive Vice President of Safran Landing Systems, alongside industry partners and customers.

The investment was supported by the EDB. The new building stands 250 meters from the existing facility, according to the press kit published for the opening ceremony. Safran states that the extension increases capacity and flexibility to meet the needs of major aircraft fleets and to support airlines throughout Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, and describes the project as underscoring its commitment to Singapore’s role as a strategic hub for aircraft maintenance in the Asia-Pacific region.

Site History and MRO Scope

Established in 1979, the Singapore site has been a strategic partner of SIA Engineering Company since 2000 and is Safran Landing Systems’ key facility in the region for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of commercial aircraft landing systems. It provides end-to-end MRO capabilities covering disassembly, inspection, machining, surface treatment, assembly and final certification. Its work spans the Airbus A320 family, A330, A350 and A380, the Boeing 737 and 787, and ATR regional aircraft.

The site employs 360 people, a headcount the press kit dates to the end of 2025. The kit also states that, over the past year, the site industrialized major maintenance programs for the latest generation of aircraft.

Jobs, New Processes and Sustainability

Safran expects the expansion to create nearly 100 new jobs by 2030, tied to what it describes as a strong focus on continuous training, upskilling and talent development. The company says the investments will strengthen the site’s technical capabilities and enable the deployment of advanced repair technologies in Singapore.

The site is introducing new processes that include titanium part repair, High Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) coating and zinc nickel plating, which Safran says are in line with the latest industry standards and customer requirements. According to the press kit, the expansion will strengthen support for current-generation aircraft such as the A350 and Boeing 787 while continuing to support legacy platforms throughout their lifecycle.

The press kit profiles Peter Wey, a Principal Engineering Leader who joined the Singapore operation in 2001 as a Process Engineer and has since taken on engineering and leadership roles at the site for more than 25 years.

The new building is equipped with 2,800 square meters of solar panels, representing 800 photovoltaic panels, along with energy-efficient LED lighting and advanced cooling solutions. The press kit states the solar installation is expected to generate an average of 626,000 kWh of renewable electricity annually, offsetting around 60% of the facility’s electricity consumption, and is projected to cut carbon emissions by approximately 260 tons per year. The project falls within Safran’s stated ambition to achieve net zero carbon by 2050.

“Today’s inauguration marks a proud milestone, achieved thanks to the collective commitment of our teams, partners, and the local community, built over decades here in Singapore,” said François Bastin, CEO of Safran Landing Systems. “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.”

“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.”

Safran Landing Systems describes itself as the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, with expertise spanning the product life cycle from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The press kit lists more than 8,500 employees, more than 700 customers worldwide, a presence across more than 80 civil and military programs, and 31,000 aircraft equipped with its landing gear, supported by seven industrial facilities and MRO centers on three continents. The business traces its origins to the creation of Messier in 1931.