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Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services vs Technical Training
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance.
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.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Technical Training
by Etihad Engineering
EASA Part 147 and GCAA CAR 147 approved maintenance training on major Airbus and Boeing types, delivered from a live-aircraft facility in Abu Dhabi.
| Cost of ownership | Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services | Technical Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services | Technical Training |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Regulatory approvals | — | EASA Part 147 AMTO + UAE GCAA CAR 147 AMTO |
| Aircraft type ratings offered (B1/B2) | — | A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM56 & IAE V2500), A330 (RR Trent 700), B777 (GE90 & RR Trent 800) |
| Regulatory / compliance modules | — | Human Factors, EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety, Continuing Airworthiness Management |
| Collaborative arrangement | — | Airbus Technical Competency Training partnership |
| Training access | — | Direct access to live aircraft on-site |
| Location | — | Abu Dhabi International Airport campus |
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