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Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services vs Components Services
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
Components Services
by Lufthansa Technik
Global component pool of over USD 2 billion and 24/7 Total Component Support contracts covering all common commercial aircraft types across 15 logistics centres worldwide.
| Cost of ownership | Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services | Components Services |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services | Components Services |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Pool value | — | USD 2 billion+ |
| Logistics centres | — | 15 worldwide |
| OEM licences held | — | 120+ |
| Annual shop-load events (Tulsa) | — | 37,000+ |
| Tulsa facility size | — | 25,000 sq ft (post-2026 expansion) |
| Service availability | — | 24/7 |
| Support model options | — | Individual repair/overhaul; Total Component Support (TCS) |
| Alternative part types | — | PMA, DER, 21J, CRAS |
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