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Airframe Services vs Engine MRO and Overhaul
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
Engine MRO and Overhaul
by Pratt & Whitney Aftermarket
OEM-performed or OEM-network shop-visit overhaul for Pratt & Whitney commercial turbofans, from induction to test-cell release.
| Cost of ownership | Airframe Services | Engine MRO and Overhaul |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Airframe Services | Engine MRO and Overhaul |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Engine families | — | GTF (PW1100G-JM, PW1500G, PW1900G, PW1200G), V2500, PW4000 |
| GTF MRO network size | — | 21 authorised shops, 4 continents |
| MTU network capacity | — | Up to 600 GTF shop visits per year across all GTF variants |
| Delta TechOps capacity | — | Up to 450 GTF overhauls per year |
| Field support | — | 100+ field representatives, 60 offices, 6 continents |
| U.S. MRO investment (2026) | — | $100M+ USD |
| GTF MRO output increase | — | 30% year-on-year growth targeted (2025) |
| PW1100G-JM MRO output increase | — | 21% year-to-date (as of Nov 2025) |
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