Etihad Engineering awarded Boeing 737 Heavy Maintenance Contract

Etihad Engineering has been awarded a heavy maintenance contract by Virgin Australia for its Boeing 737 fleet. The scope of the contract covers heavy maintenance and modifications on more than 30 nose-to-tail aircraft for the largest airline by fleet size under the Virgin brand.
The contract was announced during the Dubai Airshow. Etihad Engineering is showcasing its comprehensive range of aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions at Stand 1110 at the show, taking place from November 14 to 18, 2021.
Abdul Khaliq Saeed, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Engineering, says, “We are pleased to welcome another valued customer from Australia to our facility in Abu Dhabi. With Australian borders reopening and international flights resuming, we are all geared up to support the Virgin Australia team ensuring its Boeing 737 fleet continue to take to the skies in top shape as they meet the projected increase in passenger demand.”
Stuart Aggs, Chief Operations Officer, Virgin Australia, says, “As domestic and international flying ramps up from an Australian perspective, Virgin Australia is as focussed as ever on safety and on ensuring our aircraft operate at, and are maintained to, the highest possible standard.”
Etihad Engineering has been consistently adding to its comprehensive capabilities on major commercial Boeing and Airbus platforms, including the A350 and the A320neo, and partnering with industry leaders regionally and globally to strengthen its global customer footprint beyond the Middle East across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and Latin America.
Etihad Engineering’s state-of-the-art facility is located in Abu Dhabi, adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport, over an area of 500,000 sq. m., with 140,000 sq. m., dedicated to aircraft parking and preservation. Aircraft hangars at the facility cover approximately 66,000 sq. m., including 10,000 sq. m., of aircraft painting facilities. The company has successfully completed complex maintenance projects over the years for airlines from across the world.