Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways Engineering has been chosen by Aeroméxico to carry out end of lease C-checks on its Boeing 777 aircraft. It is the first time the Mexican flag carrier has awarded a contract to the largest commercial aircraft MRO services provider in the Middle East.
The heavy maintenance project also includes full stripping and painting of the aircraft at Etihad Airways Engineering’s state-of-the-art paint facility adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The first input will arrive at in the first quarter of 2018.
Abdul Khaliq Saeed, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways Engineering, said, “We value the trust and confidence customers place in our expertise and experience, flying in aircraft from Latin America to Abu Dhabi for maintenance and engineering services. We look forward to further building on our relationship with Aeroméxico, and supporting the airline through our expanding capabilities.”
Etihad Airways Engineering continues to invest in infrastructure to support the growing business. Aircraft hangars at the facility cover approximately 42,000 sq metres, including 10,000 sq metres of aircraft painting facilities and a custom-designed hangar that can accommodate up to three Airbus A380 aircraft simultaneously.
About Etihad Airways Engineering
Etihad Airways Engineering is the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East with a rich legacy of MRO experience and expertise.
As a subsidiary of the Etihad Aviation Group, the company offers maintenance services around the clock, including design, advanced composite repair, cabin refurbishment and component services, from its state-of-the-art facility adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
About Etihad Aviation Group
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) is a diversified global aviation and travel group comprising five business divisions – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways Engineering, Etihad Airport Services, Hala Group and Airline Equity Partners. The group has minority investments in six airlines: airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia, Jet Airways and Virgin Australia.
From its Abu Dhabi base, Etihad Airways flies to, or has announced plans to serve, more than 110 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The airline has a fleet of over 120 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. In 2013, it placed firm orders for 204 aircraft, which included 71 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777Xs, 62 Airbus A350s and 10 Airbus A380s. For more information, please visit: etihad.com
