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Airframe Services vs Engine MRO 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
Engine MRO Services
by Sanad Aerotech
Full-scope commercial engine MRO from the Middle East's largest independent engine overhaul facility, covering V2500, GEnx, Trent 700, CFM LEAP, and GTF platforms.
| Cost of ownership | Airframe Services | Engine MRO Services |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Airframe Services | Engine MRO 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 | EASA, FAA, GCAA |
| Aircraft types supported | A319/A320/A321, A330, A340, A380, A350, B737, B757, B767, B777, B787 | — |
| Facility area | — | 15,000+ m² |
| Test cell thrust rating | — | 100,000 lb |
| Annual engine capacity (Abu Dhabi) | — | 300+ [confirm with supplier] engines/year |
| GTF facility annual capacity (from 2028) | — | 350 shop visits/year |
| Al Ain test cells | — | 2 × 12×12 m, 500+ tests/year |
| Engine platforms | — | V2500-A5, GEnx-1B, Trent 700, CFM LEAP-1A/1B, P&W GTF |
| Turnaround range | — | 14–100+ days |
| TAT improvement from digital ops | — | 15 % |
| Engines overhauled (to 2025) | — | 830+ |
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