Saudi Specialised Products Company (WAHAJ) has signed a joint cooperation agreement with the Rafaut Group of France to build local manufacturing facilities in the aviation sector, in line with the kingdoms drive to achieve one of the objectives of Vision 2030 for localisation
Rafaut Group is one of the leading companies in their field in terms of design, development, qualification and endorsement of auxiliary equipment and providing structural and non-structural components for commercial and military aircraft. Rafaut provides maintenance, support and repair services in addition to supporting and executing artificial intelligence in Industries 4.0.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2019, which took place from 17-21st November 2019 in Dubai, in the presence of Abdulelah Bin Saud Al Thunayan, director of business development at WAHAJ and Bruno Berthet, CEO of Rafaut Group.
Ayman Al-Hazmi, WAHAJ general manager, emphasised that it is a clear indication of our continuous efforts to develop the capabilities of WAHAJ as a global supplier of aviation components and systems.
He further added that WAHAJ has a solid belief in its mission to transfer knowledge, technology and the international advanced criteria in the field of manufacturing necessary to the aviation industry to Saudi Arabia.
