HAECO establishes component maintenance for primary and secondary hydraulic flight controls in Xiamen to support Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft

Published date: May 7, 2026

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(Left to right) Ray Miller, Director, Sales & Customer Support, Actuation GBU, Safran Electronics & Defense; Ringo Lee, Head of Business Development and Commercial, HAECO Component Overhaul, and Bobo Ko, General Manager, HAECO Component Overhaul

HAECO, a leading global provider of one-stop aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions, is pleased to announce a new component maintenance agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense Actuation Systems to support the Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft. Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate to provide comprehensive repair and overhaul services for flight control and actuation components, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for operators in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sandra Nieuwenhuijzen, Group Director Components & Engine Services of HAECO, stated, “We are honoured to strengthen our partnership with Safran Electronics & Defense, a global leader in flight control and actuation systems. This collaboration enables us to deliver world‑class maintenance solutions for Airbus A320 and A330 fleets. By integrating Safran’s advanced technologies with HAECO’s proven engineering and maintenance capabilities, we reaffirm our shared commitment to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational performance for airlines across the Asia‑Pacific region.”

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(Left to right) Ringo Lee, Head of Business Development and Commercial, HAECO Component Overhaul, and Bobo Ko, General Manager, HAECO Component Overhaul; Sandra Nieuwenhuijzen, Group Director Components & Engine Services, HAECO; Jochem Peeters, Vice President Aftermarket, Actuation GBU, Safran Electronics & Defense; George Edmunds, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL), a joint-venture of HAECO Group

Prior to this agreement, HAECO had also established partnerships with Safran on other aircraft maintenance projects, including being authorised by Safran Aerosystems to develop maintenance capabilities for the C919 evacuation slide, and collaborating with Safran Aircraft Engines on the installation of the Reverse Bleed System on LEAP engines. This new agreement further strengthens the cooperation between the two companies, highlighting their shared commitment to delivering high-quality, localised maintenance solutions that meet the evolving needs of global operators and customers.

As an operating company within the HAECO Group, HAECO Component Overhaul offers a comprehensive range of repair and overhaul services for aircraft components, which includes supporting the closed-loop repairs of components from airframe maintenance checks and on-wing engine services. With purpose-built facilities in Hong Kong and Xiamen, the Chinese Mainland, HAECO also operates as an OEM-authorised repair station, providing certified and warranty repair services for a wide variety of component types. 

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About HAECO Group

HAECO Group is one of the world’s leading aircraft engineering and maintenance service providers. We provide a comprehensive range of solutions encompassing airframe services, line services, component overhaul, aerostructure repairs, landing gear services, engine services, global engine support, parts manufacturing and technical training. HAECO Group comprises 14 operating companies, employing around 15,000 staff in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Europe and the Americas. Learn more at www.haeco.com or follow us on LinkedInX or WeChat for the latest updates. 


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