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Mubadala and Rolls-Royce sign aviation services deal
Abu Dhabi centre will serve the growing Trent engine family.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:40 July 15, 2008
Dubai: Rolls-Royce and Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Development Company have launched a new company to serve the growing Middle East aviation services market.
The new joint venture will offer On-Wing Care through Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT), a leading maintenance, repair and overhaul company.
Services will include provision for a wide range of specialist line maintenance support services from boroscoping to engine changes for Rolls-Royce Trent family operators in the region.
In addition, it will also launch a new service to provide asset management services for engine system accessories.
The new company joins a worldwide network of centres that can offer specialised support services at the closest point of operation for Rolls-Royce customers.
"Our partnerships with world-class companies like Rolls-Royce are solidifying the creation of Abu Dhabi's aerospace hub. Specifically, this joint venture will attract knowledge intensive industries to Abu Dhabi," said Homaid Al Shemmari, director of Mubadala Aerospace.
Miles Cowdry, president for services at Rolls-Royce, said the UAE presents a major hub for airlines and aerospace activities within the region and the launch of the joint venture in Abu Dhabi extends the company's existing partnership with Mubadala.
Rolls-Royce has On-Wing Care service centres in London, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Indianapolis and Singapore.
The centre in Abu Dhabi will predominantly support the growing Trent engine family.
Our partnerships with world-class companies like Rolls-Royce are solidifying the creation of Abu Dhabi's aerospace hub. Specifically, this joint venture will attract knowledge intensive industries to Abu Dhabi."
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