FRANCE; SINGAPORE —China Airlines has signed a five-year agreement with Safran Landing Systems to service the main landing gears across its entire fleet of 18 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The maintenance program will run from 2026 to 2031, with servicing operations based at the contractor's dedicated facility in Singapore. The agreement covers full overhaul activities and ongoing technical support designed to maintain fleet readiness and operational standards.
This contract extension deepens an existing operational relationship between the two organizations. China Airlines already relies on the same service provider for its Airbus A330 landing gear upkeep, while affiliated entities Tigerair Taiwan and Mandarin Airlines maintain similar maintenance agreements for their respective fleets.
China Airlines is the flag carrier of Taiwan, operating a global network of passenger and cargo services across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania. Safran Landing Systems is a French aerospace manufacturer specializing in the design, integration, and maintenance of aircraft landing and braking equipment, supporting thousands of commercial and military aircraft globally.
Securing direct original equipment manufacturer support for long-haul widebody aircraft reflects a broader strategic focus among commercial carriers to mitigate supply chain disruptions and optimize fleet reliability. Long-term maintenance arrangements allow airlines to stabilize operational costs, ensure steady access to specialized technical expertise, and comply with strict aviation safety mandates.
For the commercial aviation and maintenance sector, this agreement underscores the growing strategic importance of Southeast Asia as a regional hub for aerospace engineering and overhaul services. The concentration of fleet maintenance activities in Singapore highlights how major aerospace suppliers are strengthening local infrastructure to support high-growth aviation markets across the Asia-Pacific region.
