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Airframe MRO vs Technical Training
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
by Etihad Engineering
EASA Part 147 and GCAA CAR 147 approved maintenance training on major Airbus and Boeing types, delivered from a live-aircraft facility in Abu Dhabi.
| Cost of ownership | Airframe MRO | Technical Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Airframe MRO | Technical Training |
|---|---|---|
| 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 approvals | — | EASA Part 147 AMTO + UAE GCAA CAR 147 AMTO |
| Aircraft type ratings offered (B1/B2) | — | A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM56 & IAE V2500), A330 (RR Trent 700), B777 (GE90 & RR Trent 800) |
| Regulatory / compliance modules | — | Human Factors, EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety, Continuing Airworthiness Management |
| Collaborative arrangement | — | Airbus Technical Competency Training partnership |
| Training access | — | Direct access to live aircraft on-site |
| Location | — | Abu Dhabi International Airport campus |
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