Emirates will grant OEMServices exclusive access to its A380 component repair business, while OEMServices will guarantee just in time availability from its pool of A380 components to Emirates at its main base and its outstations - which reduces the need for Emirates to keep a large A380 inventory of its own.

The supply of components and maintenance services will be provided by OEMServices' founding partners: Diehl Aerospace, Liebherr-Aerospace, Thales and Zodiac (acting through IN-Services).

The the multi-million dollar was formalised at this week’s 10th Dubai Airshow.

Emirates will have the largest A380 fleet in the industry, with 58 firm orders for this aircraft, including three made earlier this week.

OEMServices is a joint venture company created by Diehl Aerospace, Liebherr-Aerospace, Thales and Zodiac, ahead of the Airbus A380’s entry into commercial service. It aims to provide airlines with a single interface for aircraft component maintenance including door-to-door logistics.