"Edge" The UAE’s capabilities in the aviation sector are enhanced in cooperation with… "Etihad Airways Engineering"
DUBAI, 20 November / WAM / EBI, the precision engineering company within the aviation, defense and energy sectors in the UAE and a subsidiary of the EDGE Group, announced its cooperation with Etihad Airways Engineering, one of the world’s leading providers of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for aircraft in the world, in developing the capabilities of operating aircraft components, including maintenance, repair and overhaul activities for aircraft wheel hubs, during the Dubai Airshow 2025, which is currently being held at Dubai World Central Airport.
This development is a pivotal step towards strengthening local capabilities and consolidating the UAE’s self-reliance in the field of aircraft component maintenance.
Since the start of cooperation in early 2025, EBI has succeeded in enhancing its technical expertise, raising its manufacturing readiness, and consolidating its compliance with international standards in the aviation sector, thanks to the close partnership with the engineering teams specialized in aircraft engineering and maintenance at Etihad Airways Engineering.
Michael Deches, CEO of EBI, said that this achievement is an affirmation of the commitment of EBI and Etihad Airways Engineering to support the UAE’s vision in building a sustainable and advanced system for manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, which enhances the national added value and contributes to the growth of the industrial sector and achieving self-sufficiency in the field of aviation.
For his part, Daniel Hoffman, CEO of Etihad Airways Engineering, said: As one of the world’s leading providers of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for aircraft based in Abu Dhabi, we at Etihad Engineering are committed to supporting the UAE’s vision of consolidating its position as a global center for the aviation industry. From this standpoint, we are proud to cooperate with leading companies such as EBI, to enhance national capabilities in this vital sector, and to provide integrated maintenance solutions to our customers around the world.
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