Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for technical and training consultancy to develop piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP 7200 engines.
The agreement supports the capability roadmap of the Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre (EEMC) and forms part of Emirates’ investment in engine repair infrastructure and technical capability.
GE Aerospace to Support Emirates Engine Repair Capability
Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will support Emirates in capability building for piece part component repair for GE90 and GP 7200 engine types.
GE Aerospace will provide technical consultancy to Emirates in setting up the piece part component repair line. The agreement also includes knowledge transfer to the EEMC team, with a focus on best practices and benchmarks in component repair.
The agreement was signed at the Emirates Group Headquarters by Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mohamed Ali, President & CEO, Commercial Engines & Services, GE Aerospace.
Emirates Expands Engine Maintenance Centre
The agreement will support the expansion of the Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre, a US$300 million investment to scale up infrastructure and capabilities to maintain, repair and overhaul engines in Emirates’ aircraft fleet.
Adel Al Redha said the agreement with GE Aerospace would be pivotal in providing Emirates’ workforce with the specialised skills required for piece part component repair for the GE90 and GP 7200 engines that power the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet and part of its Airbus A380 fleet.
He added that, combined with the expansion of the Engine Maintenance Centre in Dubai, the agreement would position Emirates Engineering as a centre of excellence for engine repairs, supporting efficient and seamless engine serviceability for Emirates.
Supporting UAE Aviation Capability
Mohamed Ali said GE Aerospace is proud to support Emirates as it expands its engine repair capabilities and further strengthens the long-term capability of the UAE’s aviation ecosystem.
He said the agreement reflects GE Aerospace’s commitment to support customers’ in-service fleets for the entirety of their life cycle.
Emirates Engineering provides engineering, line and base maintenance support for Emirates’ fleet of more than 270 Boeing 777, Airbus A380 and Airbus A350 aircraft at its facilities in Dubai.
The Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre was established in 2014 and provides repair and maintenance services for aircraft engines in the Emirates fleet.
