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Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147) vs Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance.
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.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services
by Etihad Engineering
EASA Part 21J- and Part 21G-approved design, certification, and in-house production for major aircraft cabin modifications and additive-manufactured parts.
| Cost of ownership | Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147) | Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147) | Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Design authority | — | EASA Part 21J DOA (extended scope) + GCAA Part 21J DOA |
| Production authority | — | EASA Part 21G POA — first in Middle East, first non-European MRO globally |
| Modification scope | — | Minor and Major changes including full STCs |
| Additive manufacturing approval | — | EASA-approved powder-bed fusion (EOS technology) |
| Part types produced | — | Metallic, plastic, composite, soft furnishings, decals, placards |
| Aircraft scope | — | All large commercial and VIP aircraft types |
| Notable first | — | First airline MRO globally to design, certify, and fly 3D-printed cabin parts under EASA |
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