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Airframe MRO vs Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Airframe MRO
by AAR Corp
North America's largest independent airframe MRO network, covering narrow- and wide-body heavy maintenance from eight certified hangars.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147)
by Air France Industries KLM E&M
EASA Part 147-approved aircraft maintenance training covering basic licensing and full type ratings across Airbus and Boeing fleets, delivered from three certified centres in Paris, Amsterdam, and Norwich.
| Cost of ownership | Airframe MRO | Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Airframe MRO | Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147) |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 8 hangars (US + Canada) | — |
| Certifications | FAA Repair Station, EASA Part-145 | — |
| Aircraft families | Boeing 737 variants, Airbus A320 family (incl. A321neo), Airbus A330 | — |
| Engineering offices | Indianapolis IN, Greensboro NC, Singapore | — |
| Services | C/D-checks, structural & composite repair, modifications, aging aircraft, CPCP | — |
| Backlog status | Multi-year (active expansions at MIA + OKC) | — |
| Regulatory approval | — | EASA Part 147 Approved MTO |
| Training centres | — | 3 locations (Paris, Amsterdam, Norwich) |
| Instructors | — | 71 |
| Licence categories | — | Part 66 Cat A, B1.1, B2; type ratings |
| Aircraft types | — | A320fam, A330, A380, B737/MAX, B777, B787 + regional |
| Practical fleet access | — | ~400 narrowbody/widebody + ~200 regional aircraft |
| Delivery modes | — | Classroom, CBT, WBT, virtual, fixed-base simulator, hands-on |
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