Safran Landing Systems, a French company specializing in landing gear systems for aircraft, has signed a contract to overhaul the main landing gear of 18 Airbus A350-900 aircraft operated by China Airlines. The agreement, signed in Singapore during the MRO Asia-Pacific trade fair, will be active from 2026 to 2031. This follows the expansion of Safran Landing Systems’ local center in Singapore, where the maintenance work will be carried out with the support of the original equipment manufacturer. The contract includes the overhaul of the equipment and related technical assistance. This new contract builds on an existing partnership between Safran Landing Systems and China Airlines, which already relies on the French manufacturer for the maintenance of the landing gear on its Airbus A330 fleet. Other companies within the China Airlines group, including Tigerair Taiwan and Mandarin Airlines, are also customers of Safran Landing Systems for their respective aircraft fleets. China Airlines plans to begin the renovation of its 18 A350-900 aircraft in 2027 to enhance the in-flight experience for passengers. The landing gear overhaul program is part of a broader maintenance and modernization effort for these long-haul aircraft. Safran stated that the agreement is intended to "ensure the reliability, availability and long-term performance" of China Airlines' A350 fleet. The decision to carry out the work in Singapore reflects the growing interest of Asian airlines in having specialized maintenance services located near their operational bases. The signing of the contract coincides with the inauguration of an expanded facility at Safran Landing Systems’ Singapore site, which is the main regional center for the maintenance of landing gear systems in commercial aircraft. The expansion, supported by Singapore's Economic Development Board, involved an investment of $22 million and includes a new building covering 7,500 square meters. This space houses a dedicated assembly line for landing gear overhauls. The site, located in Singapore since 1979 and a strategic partner of SIA Engineering Company since 2000, already handles equipment for a range of aircraft, including Airbus A320, A330, A350, and A380, as well as Boeing 737 and 787, and ATR models. The site's operations cover the entire maintenance process, from disassembly to final certification, including inspection, machining, and surface treatments. Currently employing 360 people, the site is expected to create nearly 100 additional jobs by 2030. Safran also plans to introduce new repair capabilities at the site, including for titanium parts and advanced surface treatments such as HVOF and zinc-nickel. The expansion includes an environmental component: 2,800 square meters of photovoltaic panels, or 800 modules, should cover about 60% of the site's electricity needs. Safran estimates that this will reduce annual carbon emissions by about 260 tons. François Bastin, president of Safran Landing Systems, said the investment reflects the company's confidence in the region and its commitment to supporting airline customers. With seven MRO centers across three continents, Singapore is becoming an even more strategic location for Safran, particularly as Airbus and Boeing fleets continue to grow in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. The China Airlines contract serves as a flagship market for the company's enhanced capabilities in the region.