Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Etihad Airways Engineering announced that it has added Airbus A350 maintenance capabilities to its extensive in-house portfolio.
The largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul, MRO, service provider in the Middle East is part of the Airbus MRO Alliance, and it has emerged as a centre of excellence for the Airbus A380.
“Our A350 capability demonstrates our commitment to providing comprehensive aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions for all major aircraft types under one roof,” Abdul Khaliq Saeed, CEO of Etihad Airways Engineering, commented.
The company has also supported the A380 fleets of Etihad Airways and third-party customers in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Australia.
Moreover, it continues its coverage of major commercial aircraft types and has now received the landmark approval for Airbus A350 maintenance, awarded by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
The first A350 aircraft to arrive for maintenance in Abu Dhabi is coming from LATAM Airlines group, the leading airline group in Latin America.
"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," Saeed added.
