Emirates has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to expand in-house engine repair capabilities for the Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 fleets at its Dubai maintenance hub. The deal focuses on building comprehensive piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP7200 engines, which power Emirates 777s and part of its A380 fleet.
Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will provide technical and training consultancy to support the development of a dedicated piece part repair line at the Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre (EEMC). The collaboration includes knowledge transfer to EEMC teams, as well as guidance on best practices and benchmarks for component repair processes.
The initiative is tied to a US$300 million expansion of the EEMC, aimed at scaling up infrastructure and in-house capacity for engine maintenance, repair and overhaul. The center, established in 2014, already services engines across the airline’s fleet. Enhancing piece part repair is expected to allow more engine work to be completed in Dubai, reducing reliance on external facilities and increasing operational flexibility, according to information released by the companies.