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Engine MRO Services vs Aircraft (Base) Maintenance Services
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance.
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.
Aircraft MRO / Line Maintenance
Aircraft (Base) Maintenance Services
by Turkish Technic
Full-spectrum heavy maintenance — A, C, and D checks — across narrow- and wide-body fleets from one of Europe's largest MRO hangar complexes.
| Cost of ownership | Engine MRO Services | Aircraft (Base) Maintenance Services |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Engine MRO Services | Aircraft (Base) Maintenance Services |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Regulatory approvals | EASA, FAA, GCAA | EASA Part 145, FAA, SHGM |
| Turnaround range | 14–100+ days | — |
| TAT improvement from digital ops | 15 % | — |
| Engines overhauled (to 2025) | 830+ | — |
| Simultaneous aircraft capacity (network) | — | 61 aircraft |
| Annual base maintenance throughput | — | >600 aircraft/year |
| Total enclosed hangar area | — | 650,000 m² |
| Number of hangars | — | 15 |
| IST C/D Hangar area | — | 60,000 m² |
| Wide-body positions (IST C/D) | — | 3 |
| Narrow-body positions (IST C/D) | — | 11 |
| Check types | — | A, B, C, D + redelivery/bridging |
| Workforce | — | >11,000 personnel |
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