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Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147) vs Line Maintenance and Technical Handling
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
Line Maintenance and Technical Handling
by SIA Engineering Company
Certified line maintenance and technical ramp handling across a 35-airport network, covering widebody and next-generation narrowbody fleets with approvals from more than 50 national civil aviation authorities.
| Cost of ownership | Technical Training (EASA Part 66 / Part 147) | Line Maintenance and Technical Handling |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Line Maintenance and Technical Handling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Station network | — | 35 airports in 8 countries |
| Carriers served | — | 50+ |
| Regulatory approvals | — | 50+ national civil aviation authorities (incl. FAA, EASA, CAAS) |
| Technician workforce | — | 2,000+ |
| Licensed engineers | — | 800+ |
| AOG Quick Action Team response | — | 2 hours deployment window |
| Aircraft types covered | — | A380, A350, A330, A320neo, A320ceo, B787, B747-400F, B737 MAX, B737NG |
| Check depth | — | Transit/turnaround through A-check |
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