DUBAI— Emirates (EK) has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for technical and training consultancy to develop comprehensive piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP7200 engines.
The deal supports the expansion of the Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre (EEMC) in Dubai (DXB), a US$300 million investment aimed at scaling up engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul infrastructure for the airline’s fleet operating from its Dubai International Airport (DXB) base.
Emirates to Boost Engine Repair Capabilities
The agreement was signed by Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mohamed Ali, President and CEO of Commercial Engines and Services at GE Aerospace, at the Emirates Group Headquarters.
Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will provide technical consultancy to Emirates in setting up the piece part component repair line. It will also support knowledge transfer to the EEMC team, sharing best practices and benchmarks in component repair.
The GE90 and GP7200 engines covered by the agreement power Emirates’ Boeing 777 fleet and a portion of its Airbus A380 fleet. The new repair capabilities will give the airline’s workforce specialised skills to maintain these engines in-house.
Leadership Statements
Adel Al Redha said the agreement marks a strategic step in upscaling Emirates’ engine repair capabilities. He noted that investing in infrastructure and partnering with GE Aerospace supports the airline’s vision for world-class engine repairs and maintenance.
He added that the combined effect of the GE Aerospace agreement and the EEMC expansion will position Emirates Engineering as a centre of excellence for engine repairs.
Mohamed Ali described Emirates as a valued customer and an important partner. He said GE Aerospace is proud to support Emirates as it expands its engine repair capabilities and strengthens the long-term capability of the UAE’s aviation ecosystem.
He stated that the agreement reflects GE Aerospace’s commitment to supporting in-service fleets across their entire life cycle.
About the Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre
The Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre was established in 2014. It provides repair and maintenance services for aircraft engines in the Emirates fleet.
Emirates Engineering provides comprehensive engineering, line, and base maintenance support for the airline’s fleet of over 270 Boeing 777, Airbus A380, and Airbus A350 aircraft. These services are delivered at its facilities in Dubai.
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