FL Technics has announced four new maintenance approvals that enable the company’s subsidiary FL Technics LLC to service more widebody aircraft powered by LEAP-1B engines in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

The new UAE LEAP-1B approvals for FL Technics LLC include:

• Airbus A350
• Boeing 777
• Boeing 787
• Boeing 737 MAX

By gaining approvals for these aircraft, FL Technics can now provide maintenance for both narrowbody and widebody aircraft in the region that take part in international operations.

It also sets up FL Technics to have the capability to maintain next-generation aircraft as they enter into commercial service.

These approvals apply to managed outstations in the region as well as the following major UAE airports:

• Zayed International Airport (AUH)
• Dubai International Airport (DXB)
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

FL Technics LLC CEO Arif Alameri said, “These approvals represent a new chapter in our growth and an important step in the continued development of FL Technics LLC, as we steadily expand our technical capabilities to meet the changing fleet requirements of airlines in the region.”

Alameri continued, “Our objective is to provide airlines with greater access to capable and reliable line maintenance support across our UAE stations, while also supporting their regional operations and outstation requirements as our network continues to develop.”

“The UAE is a critical hub for airlines operating in the region and beyond. Our ambition is to further strengthen our presence here, while growing to support airlines not only at our UAE stations but increasingly across their wider network,” noted Alameri.

He elaborated, “With the new additions, our Line Maintenance capabilities now cover 11 aircraft types—and we aim to expand this range according to our customers’ needs.”

Alameri outlined some of these needs, including:

• Daily checks
• Borescope inspections
• 24/7 AOG support
• Defect rectifications
• Troubleshooting
• Flight spanner and engine changes

“That flexibility has already been proven in practice: over the past two years, our engineers have completed more than 1,500 flying-spanner assignments for our customers,” added Alameri.