Etihad Engineering, a leading aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions provider, has successfully completed a six-year heavy maintenance check on the first Airbus A380 aircraft in a series. The aircraft had been in secure ground storage and required extensive maintenance before its return to service.
The comprehensive check was conducted at Etihad Engineering’s state-of-the-art MRO facility in Abu Dhabi. The scope of work included the removal, inspection, and installation of the entire aircraft cabin, which features luxurious amenities such as The Residence, First Apartments, Business Studios, and Economy Smart Seats. In addition, the maintenance check involved rear spar and frame modifications, engine removal and installation, and inspection and servicing of various sophisticated components.