New LTME facility at Dubai South Aviation District receives first GE90 engine inlet cowl, from Etihad Airways, for repair
The new facility of Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME), started MRO services at the Aviation District in Dubai South. Recently, the first component, a GE90 engine inlet cowl from Etihad Airways arrived for repair at the facility.
Speaking on the occasion Ahmed Al Ansari, Acting CEO, Dubai South said: “We are happy to welcome Lufthansa Technik, a leading global player in the aerospace industry, as the first company to begin operations at the newly opened Aerospace Supply Chain. The unique, first-of-its kind facility is designed to offer companies, in the MRO and aerospace industry, a multi-advantage edge given our strategic location and the synergistic aviation ecosystem that we are building at Dubai South.”
Jeff Wilkinson, Etihad Airways Engineering Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted to grow our partnership with Lufthansa Technik and immediately start on the next stage of our journey. Partnering with Lufthansa Technik complements our own business model, ensuring faster turnaround time of our off wing components."
Ziad Al Hazmi, CEO Lufthansa Technik Middle East, said: “We are extremely proud to be the first company to begin operations at the newly opened Aerospace Supply Chain at the Dubai South Aviation District. Having a key presence in the Aviation District has put us in a prime position as a leader in the aerospace supply chain sphere. And the arrival of the GE90 inlet cowl from such a well-known customer, such as Etihad demonstrates that our decision to invest here has been right. I am sure, that our growing list of technical services, including our Airframe Related Component (ARC®) portfolio, AOG (Aircraft-On-Ground) support, landing gear and engine services and our local material support desk will also convince other customers to trust in our technical expertise.”
As the first entrant in the newly opened Aerospace Supply Chain, LTME is set to leverage the advantages of being part of an integrated aviation ecosystem that Dubai South is creating.
LTME also offers material and spares. and engine wash services for commercial and VIP customers locally. Further evaluation of additional capabilities is ongoing depending on other customer requirements. The current LTME site at Dubai International Airport will be kept operational.
Lufthansa Technik:
The Lufthansa Technik Group, with more than 30 subsidiaries and about 25,000 employees worldwide, is one of the leading providers of services for the aviation industry. Lufthansa Technik is licensed internationally as a repair, production and development enterprise. The Group’s portfolio encompasses the entire spectrum of services in the areas of maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and conversion, engines and components.
About Dubai South:
Dubai South, is an emerging 145 sq. km. city situated within the emirate of Dubai that will ultimately sustain a population of one million. Launched as a Government of Dubai project in 2006, the city is mandated to embody the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum by manifesting the urban and societal themes as outlined in the Dubai Plan 2021. These themes relate to becoming a city of happy, creative and empowered people, an inclusive and cohesive society; the preferred place to live, work and invest, a smart and sustainable city, and a pivotal hub in the global economy.
Dubai South’s economic platform supports every conceivable kind of business and industry. The city is also home to the now-operational Al Maktoum International Airport and the World Expo 2020.
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 seven airlines: airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia, Jet Airways, Australia, and Swiss-based Darwin Airline, trading as Etihad Regional.
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, with 204 aircraft on firm order, including 71 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777Xs, 62 Airbus A350s and 10 Airbus A380s. For more information, please visit: etihad.com
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