RH Aero Responds to Urgent A330 Landing Gear Challenge at Saudia Technic

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 12 November 2026 – An Airbus A330 at Saudia Technic was made available again just five days after an unexpected tooling failure interrupted a landing gear change, leaving the aircraft immobilized in the maintenance hangar. RH Aero responded to the urgent request for assistance by mobilizing its LGX MultiSystem and providing technical support directly on-site.

The aircraft had already been raised on jacks and its landing gear removed when the conventional removal and installation (R/I) equipment failed. With the aircraft unable to move and the maintenance operation at a standstill, Saudia Technic contacted RH Aero to find a solution.

The response required more than providing replacement equipment. RH Aero arranged for an LGX MultiSystem to be dispatched to Jeddah, while Nabeel, the company's locally based Field Service Engineer, supported the Saudia Technic maintenance team during the operation.

Engineered to Travel. Supported Wherever It Is Needed.

The deployment demonstrated a capability that extends beyond the LGX MultiSystem's primary function: its transportability.

Despite its capacity to handle widebody aircraft landing gear, the LGX MultiSystem is designed for transportation by air, road or sea using standard Unit Load Device (ULD) pallets. Its modular architecture allows specialized landing gear handling equipment to be mobilized across locations, including situations where a maintenance operation cannot proceed as planned.

Once on-site, the LGX MultiSystem provided the ground-based handling and controlled positioning needed to support the landing gear change. Its electrically driven movements, joystick controls and real-time load monitoring allow maintenance teams to position heavy landing gear assemblies with precision throughout the removal and installation process.

Five days after the unexpected interruption, the Airbus A330 was available again.

The outcome was made possible through close cooperation between Saudia Technic's maintenance specialists and RH Aero's logistics, technical and field service teams.

For RH Aero, the operation provides a practical example of how specialized Airframe Tooling and local technical expertise can work together under time-critical conditions. Having an experienced Field Service Engineer in Jeddah meant the equipment could be supported directly at the customer's facility, without relying solely on remote assistance.

Following successful on-aircraft demonstrations across major Airbus and Boeing widebody platforms, this deployment adds another dimension to the LGX MultiSystem's operational track record: responding to an unplanned maintenance challenge when the aircraft cannot come to the equipment.

The right equipment, mobilized when needed, with the people to support it on-site.

About the LGX MultiSystem

The LGX MultiSystem is RH Aero's ground-based landing gear removal and installation solution for widebody aircraft. Its modular design combines a common base unit with interchangeable cradles and aircraft-specific adapters, providing controlled positioning and real-time load monitoring. The system supports applications across major Airbus and Boeing widebody aircraft, helping maintenance organizations standardize landing gear change operations while reducing manpower requirements and dependence on overhead lifting equipment.

More information: RH Aero LGX MultiSystem