GE Aerospace and Emirates have signed an agreement to develop advanced piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP7200 engines as part of the expansion of its Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre (EEMC) in Dubai.
Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will provide technical consultancy and training support to help establish a dedicated component repair line and transfer specialist knowledge and best practices to EEMC teams. The partnership forms part of the airline’s US$300 million investment to expand its engine maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities across its fleet.
The enhanced repair capabilities will support the GE90 engines powering the carrier’s Boeing 777 fleet and the GP7200 engines used on part of its Airbus A380 fleet. Emirates said the initiative will strengthen its long-term vision of building world-class engine maintenance and repair operations in Dubai.
Emirates Engineering currently provides maintenance support for more than 270 Boeing 777, Airbus A380 and Airbus A350 aircraft, while the Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre has been delivering engine repair and maintenance services since its establishment in 2014.
