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Component MRO vs Airframe Services
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Component MRO
by AAR Corp
Global component repair network covering 32,000+ part numbers across avionics, hydraulics, APUs, nacelles, and flight control surfaces.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Airframe Services
by Etihad Engineering
Heavy, line, and base maintenance for widebody and narrowbody fleets from the largest MRO facility in the Middle East.
| Cost of ownership | Component MRO | Airframe Services |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Component MRO | Airframe Services |
|---|---|---|
| Approved part numbers | 32,000+ | — |
| Primary facilities | 6 locations (US, Netherlands, Thailand) | — |
| Component categories | APUs, hydraulics, avionics, nacelles, fuel systems, flight controls, power generation, instruments, interiors | — |
| Nacelle joint venture | xCelle Americas/Asia (with Air France Industries) | — |
| Rotorcraft capability | Helicopter APUs | — |
| Regional reach | Americas, Europe (Amsterdam), Asia-Pacific (Thailand) | — |
| Total site area | — | 550,000 sqm |
| Hangar / apron space | — | 200,000 sqm |
| Widebody maintenance lines | — | 9 |
| Simultaneous A380 capacity | — | 3 aircraft |
| Paint hangar area | — | 10,000 sqm |
| Component shop area | — | 6,000 sqm |
| Component part numbers supported | — | >5,000 |
| Total aircraft capacity (widebody + narrowbody) | — | Up to 40 aircraft |
| Regulatory approvals | — | GCAA, EASA Part 145, FAA |
| Aircraft types supported | — | A319/A320/A321, A330, A340, A380, A350, B737, B757, B767, B777, B787 |
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