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Airframe Services vs GE 360 Foam Wash
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
GE 360 Foam Wash
by GE Aerospace (OnPoint Services)
Proprietary foam-detergent engine cleaning system that delivers up to three times better EGT and fuel-flow recovery than conventional water wash, approved for on-wing and shop use across five GE and CFM engine families.
| Cost of ownership | Airframe Services | GE 360 Foam Wash |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Airframe Services | GE 360 Foam Wash |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Active cleaning time | — | 3–4 hours (narrowbody) hrs |
| Preparation and restoration | — | ~1–2 hours hrs |
| Drying window | — | 24 hours before return to service hrs |
| Personnel required | — | 2 |
| Recommended interval (active programme) | — | Every 250–500 cycles |
| EGT/fuel-flow recovery vs water wash | — | Up to 3× |
| Approved engine families | — | GE90, GEnx, CF34, CF6, GP7200; LEAP-1A/B service evaluation complete |
| Total washes performed (to 2026) | — | 6,500+ |
| GE90 annual fuel saving potential | — | Up to 35,500 gallons / ~380 tonnes CO2 per aircraft |
| GEnx annual fuel saving potential | — | Up to 15,900 gallons / ~70 tonnes CO2 per aircraft |
| Operational environment | — | Indoor hangar or outdoor; no dedicated drainage required |
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