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Etihad Airways Engineering, the Middle East's leading aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider, has become the first organisation in the Middle East to be granted an extended Part21J Design Organisation Approval(DOA) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)to undertakemajor cabin design and modification.
With the new approval Etihad Airways Engineering is entitled to design and certify major changes to cabin interiors, galleys or other interior equipment and related structure, and environmental and electrical systems.
Jeff Wilkinson,Etihad Airways' Senior Vice President,Technical,said: "We are pleased to offer Etihad Airways, its equity partners and third party customers the flexibility of making major cabin modifications to their existing fleet with thisPart21J EASA approval. We remain committed to developing our maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities as a one-stop-facilitywhile focusing on new platforms and delivering the highest standards of safety and quality.
"I would like to thank the Design, Engineering and Innovation team whose diligence, expertiseand close coordination with EASAhas helped us in achieving this capability ahead of time. With the new approval, the company is now able to offer more comprehensive, tailor-made solutions covering a wide range of technical aspects."
Etihad Airways Engineering is an AS9110 certified organisation and already holds EASA 145 approval as well asEASA 21J approval for designing and undertaking minor changes and repairs.
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About Etihad Airways Engineering
Etihad Airways Engineering is the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East.
Etihad Airways Engineering enjoys a rich legacy of MRO experience and expertise, having served more than 100 airlines and aviation operators from around the world over the last 25 years.
As a subsidiary of the Etihad Aviation Group, the company offers line, light and heavy 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.
Contact for further information:
Susan Omar, Brand Communications Manager
Etihad AirwaysEngineering
Phone: +971 2 505 7238
Email: somar@etihad.ae
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