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Airframe Services 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
Airframe Services
by Etihad Engineering
Heavy, line, and base maintenance for widebody and narrowbody fleets from the largest MRO facility in the Middle East.
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 | Airframe Services | Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Airframe Services | Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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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