Honeywell, GAL ink three-year deal to streamline UAE military aviation support

• GAL will oversee the entire repair pipeline on behalf of UAE military customers, from selecting optimal Honeywell repair facilities to managing shipping and maintaining end-to-end repair visibility.

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies has signed a three-year strategic agreement with Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) to enhance repair and overhaul services for the United Arab Emirates’ Joint Aviation Command (JAC) and Air Force and Air Defence (AFAD).

Under the terms of the agreement, GAL will assume comprehensive logistics responsibilities, streamlining support for Honeywell’s T55 turboshaft engines and environmental control systems. This collaboration aims to deliver substantial improvements in component shipping efficiency and turnaround times for UAE military operators.

“Through our collaboration with Global Aerospace Logistics, we’re eliminating long wait times and bringing a faster, more efficient repair model to the region,” said Mike Vallillo, vice president, Defence & Space International at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies.

“Honeywell is proud to support our global military customers with innovative solutions that keep critical operations running efficiently.”

GAL will oversee the entire repair pipeline on behalf of UAE military customers, from selecting optimal Honeywell repair facilities to managing shipping and maintaining end-to-end repair visibility. The new logistics model is expected to reduce downtime and bolster mission readiness for the nation’s military fleet. Honeywell’s established parts and repair services will continue, now enhanced by this streamlined regional support.

“By leveraging GAL’s extensive end-to-end logistics expertise to manage the entire repair pipeline, we are providing faster turnaround times and unprecedented visibility for critical platform support,” said Abdelrahman AlHammadi, Acting CEO of GAL.

“This agreement will further ensure that the UAE military benefits from the most efficient and reliable localised sustainment models in the region.”