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Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services vs Engine & APU 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
Engine & APU Services
by Turkish Technic
Engine and APU overhaul with test-cell capability spanning CFM56, V2500, GE90, CF6 and Trent families — plus Pratt & Whitney and Honeywell APU authorisations.
| Cost of ownership | Design, Engineering & Innovation (DEI) Services | Engine & APU 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 | Engine & APU 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 | — |
| Engine families (current) | — | CFM56-3/5/7B, V2500, GE90, CF6-80E1, Trent 700 |
| Trent facility (new) | — | Trent XWB-84/97 + Trent 7000 — operational 2027 |
| Trent facility capacity | — | 200 shop visits/year |
| APU types | — | GTCP131-9A/9B, APS3200 |
| APU annual throughput | — | ~120 APUs/year |
| APU authorisations | — | P&W Authorized + Honeywell Licensed Repair Station |
| AOG support | — | 24/7 |
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