# SIA Engineering acquires 30% stake in Arport AME for MRO expansion in China

SIA Engineering Company acquired a 30% stake in Arport Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering (Fujian) Co., Ltd. for RMB 129 million (approximately $18.8-23.86 million). The joint venture with Xiamen Iport Group will expand MRO services across four airports in Fujian province, with a transition to the new Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-03-10
- Where: Xiamen, Fuzhou, Wuyishan, Longyan, Fujian, China
- Value: $18.8M (129.0M CNY)
- Status: announced
- Products: aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [SIA Engineering Company](https://endata.com/companies/1648.md) (acquirer)
- [Arport Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering (Fujian)](https://endata.com/companies/90871.md) (target)
- [Xiamen Iport Group](https://endata.com/companies/90872.md) (partner)
- [Arport Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering](https://endata.com/companies/90990.md) (target)

## Sources

- [airpronews.com](https://airpronews.com/2026/03/15/sia-engineering-acquires-stake-in-arport-ame-to-expand-mro-in-china/), 2026-03-15: "SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) has successfully secured a 30% stake in Arport Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering (Fujian) Co., Ltd. (Arport AME)."
- [aviationpros.com](https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft-maintenance-technology/mros-repair-shops/press-release/55365740/sia-engineering-company-and-arport-aircraft-maintenance-engineering-form-mro-jv-in-china), 2026-03-23: "SIAEC Global officially acquired a 30% stake in Arport AME at a subscription consideration of RMB 129 million on March 10, 2026."

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