7 December 2025

Emirates Engineering Becomes First UAE Organisation to Receive Major Design Modification Approval from GCAA

Emirates Engineering becomes the first UAE organisation approved by the GCAA for major aircraft design modifications, enabling in-house STC capability and supporting fleet refurbishment and future MRO expansion at DWC.
Emirates Engineering Becomes First UAE Organisation to Receive Major Design Modification Approval from GCAA

Emirates Engineering has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first organisation in the UAE to receive Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for major aircraft modifications, through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). The GCAA’s direct certification of Emirates Engineering’s design work enables the regulator to independently review and process major modifications, marking a milestone for UAE aviation regulation.

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