Saudi Arabia invests $65.8m in F-15 maintenance contract

Saudi Arabia invests $65.8m in F-15 maintenance contract

Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest operators of Boeing-made defence platforms in the Middle East region

New York-listed Pratt & Whitney has won a $65.8m contract for the maintenance of F100 engines used by the Royal Saudi Airforce's (RSAF) F-15 Eagle aircraft.Under the contract terms, Pratt & Whitney will provide spare parts and engine services and integrate more closely with MEPC and the RSAF. The contract, facilitated by the Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC), is a step in ensuring the operational readiness of the RSAF fleet of F-15 Eagles.Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest operators of Boeing-made defence platforms in the Middle East region, with 207 F-15 SA and 62 F-15 Eagle jet fighters in service, according to GlobalData's intelligence on the Saudi Arabia defence market. Under the contract terms, Pratt & Whitney will provide spare parts and engine services and integrate more closely with MEPC and the RSAF. This strategic alignment will facilitate streamlined insight into engine data and inventory management processes, enabling more efficient predictive maintenance and improved engine availability.Josh Goodman, senior director of the F100 programme at Pratt & Whitney, emphasised the contract's transformative nature, stating, "This contract marks a transition to a more proactive and comprehensive sustainment solution that offers the Royal Saudi Air Force end-to-end efficiencies and greater affordability."Beyond cost savings, the partnership between Pratt & Whitney, MEPC, and