12 March, 2019:Etihad Airways Engineering, an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider in the Middle East, is all set to add Airbus A350 maintenance capabilities to its extensive in house portfolio.
The company has received the landmark approval for Airbus A350 maintenance by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and will continue to extend its coverage of major commercial aircraft types.
LATAM Airlines group’s A350 will be the first aircraft to arrive for maintenance in Abu Dhabi. As part of its routine maintenance programme, the aircraft will undergo a heavy maintenance check and modifications. After the C-check the aircraft will be fully stripped and painted in LATAM’s livery. The airline group is due to send additional A350 aircraft which is scheduled for maintenance in Abu Dhabi during the year.
Having supported the A380 fleets of Etihad Airways and third-party customers in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Australia, Etihad Airways Engineering which is a part of the Airbus MRO Alliance has become the centre of excellence for the Airbus A380.
“Building on our position as a centre of excellence for the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A380, we are now ready to support the A350 fleets of our customers from around the world,” said Etihad Airways Engineering Chief Executive Officer Abdul Khaliq Saeed. :Our A350 capability demonstrates our commitment to providing comprehensive aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions for all major aircraft types under one roof.”
“Our investment in developing A350 maintenance capability recognises the growing global demand for service on this aircraft type forecast over the coming years. It is also a reflection of the trust and confidence that valued customers such as LATAM place in the expertise and workmanship of our multinational team at Etihad Airways Engineering,” continued Saeed.