Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies commence construction of dedicated Etihad hangar

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Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies, announced it has begun constructing a dedicated single bay, line and light maintenance hangar for Etihad Airways as part of a USD500 million, five-year maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract between Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies and Etihad Airways.

Developed to service Etihad's fleet of 14 A330s, nine A340s, 6 A320's and five Boeing 777-300ERs, the hangar, to be completed in Jul-08, will significantly improve turnaround times.

The Etihad accord, signed last in Nov-07, was the first sealed by Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies since its re-engineering from the former Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company (GAMCO). The re-launch of the company was part of a long-term strategy of targeting a USD800 million revenue stream by 2012.

Under the agreement, Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies provides Etihad with integrated MRO solutions, covering airframe services, including 'A' and 'C' checks, technical, procurement & logistics and engine services including its innovative Total Care Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Support product - a first-of-its-kind in the sector.

� Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 28-Feb-08