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Airframe MRO vs Engine Services
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
Engine Services
by Lufthansa Technik
Full-spectrum engine overhaul and in-field support across a global five-station network covering CFM56, LEAP, V2500, and Pratt & Whitney GTF families.
| Cost of ownership | Airframe MRO | Engine Services |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Airframe MRO | Engine Services |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Engine families | — | CFM56-5A/-5B/-5C/-7B, LEAP-1A/-1B, V2500, PW GTF (PW1100G, PW1500G) |
| GTF overhauls completed | — | 1,000+ (milestone March 2026) |
| MES network stations | — | 5 (Frankfurt, Dublin, Montreal, Tulsa, Shenzhen) |
| EME Aero target capacity | — | 500+ shop visits/year by 2028 |
| In-field service | — | Airline Support Team (AST Engines), 24/7/365 |
| Test cell technology | — | Fully digital test cells |
| Regulatory approvals | — | EASA, FAA and regional authorities |
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