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Line Maintenance vs Engine MRO Services
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Line Maintenance
by Qatar Airways Technical
Widebody-specialist line maintenance and AOG recovery delivered from Qatar Airways Technic's QCAA/EASA Part-145 approved hub at Hamad International Airport.
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 | Line Maintenance | Engine MRO Services |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Line Maintenance | Engine MRO Services |
|---|---|---|
| Facility size | 1.6 million sq ft | — |
| Simultaneous aircraft capacity | 13 aircraft | — |
| Wide-body bays | 8 | — |
| Narrow-body bays | 4 | — |
| A380-capable bays | 2 | — |
| Regulatory approvals | QCAA Part-145, EASA Part-145 | EASA, FAA, GCAA |
| Primary aircraft types | A350-900/1000, B777-200LR/300ER, B787-8/9, A380 | — |
| Location | Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar | — |
| Workforce | ~3,700 technical staff | — |
| 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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