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Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) officially unveils its new generation Hangar 6 to partners and VIP industry guests
Abu Dhabi, Sept 15, 2011 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT), the Middle East's largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider and part of Mubadala Aerospace's global MRO network, last night officially opened its new hangar in front of specially invited guests and leading industry figures.
The state-of-the-art hangar covers 46,200 square meters and boasts special design features such as dedicated satellite control rooms, tool cribs, stores and a flexible concept with no fixed docking system, but flexible tele-platforms instead.
Every detail relating to the design of Hangar 6 has been meticulously thought out; whether it be the Goods hoists that are located centrally in each bay and have the capacity to move major aircraft components with ease between floors; or the main cabin maintenance workshops located on the first floor that provide direct access at mezzanine level to service wide-bodied aircraft and optimise productivity when working on aircraft cabin interiors.
Commenting at the launch, Executive Director, Mubadala Aerospace, and ADAT Chairman Homaid Al Shemmari said: "This is a great day for everyone who has worked so hard at ADAT since construction began back in September 2008 and I am proud to say that through this continuing investment in facilities and its workforce, ADAT is cementing its place among the world's leading MRO providers." Senior management from SR Technics, ADAT's sister company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and Sanad, Mubadala Aerospace's component and engine financing solutions company, also joined the hangar opening celebration.
The Hangar's flexible work concept design means that is able to service a wide variety of aircraft, including new generation aircraft such as the B787 airliner and the A380 airliner. Indeed the Hangar's unique design means that it can service and house up to three A380-800 aircraft at any one time.
This flexibility, coupled with the state-of the-art facilities has attracted other new contract wins for ADAT. The opening and official launch of the Hangar coincides with the announcement that ADAT have secured a further deal with Etihad Airways to carry out heavy maintenance checks across most of the Etihad fleet.
Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan said: "The further agreement with ADAT is an endorsement of not only the increased capacity as a result of the completion of Hangar 6, but also ADAT as a world class MRO provider. Carrying out all of our heavy maintenance here is key to optimising every aspect of our overall operations at Abu Dhabi airport and across our global network of 72 destinations. This new hangar will be a major enhancement to our already close working relationship with ADAT."
ADAT's Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Chan said: "We are delighted to celebrate the launch of our impressive new hangar with so many friends and colleagues. This is a very important milestone for the company, as Hangar 6 will allow us to double our heavy maintenance business and offer our partners a wider range of capabilities, ensuring ADAT continues to build on its reputation as a world class MRO." Mubadala Aerospace is a business unit of Mubadala Development Company and investment in new capacity and capability at ADAT reflects the focus on delivering long-term, capital-intensive investments that provide strong financial returns and tangible social benefits for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and that contribute to the growth and diversification of its economy.
The launch follows another high profile celebration as ADAT was also recently named: "Best Airframe MRO Provider - Middle East '&' Africa" at the 2011 Aircraft Technology Engineering '&' Maintenance (ATE'&'M) Awards. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
The state-of-the-art hangar covers 46,200 square meters and boasts special design features such as dedicated satellite control rooms, tool cribs, stores and a flexible concept with no fixed docking system, but flexible tele-platforms instead.
Every detail relating to the design of Hangar 6 has been meticulously thought out; whether it be the Goods hoists that are located centrally in each bay and have the capacity to move major aircraft components with ease between floors; or the main cabin maintenance workshops located on the first floor that provide direct access at mezzanine level to service wide-bodied aircraft and optimise productivity when working on aircraft cabin interiors.
Commenting at the launch, Executive Director, Mubadala Aerospace, and ADAT Chairman Homaid Al Shemmari said: "This is a great day for everyone who has worked so hard at ADAT since construction began back in September 2008 and I am proud to say that through this continuing investment in facilities and its workforce, ADAT is cementing its place among the world's leading MRO providers." Senior management from SR Technics, ADAT's sister company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and Sanad, Mubadala Aerospace's component and engine financing solutions company, also joined the hangar opening celebration.
The Hangar's flexible work concept design means that is able to service a wide variety of aircraft, including new generation aircraft such as the B787 airliner and the A380 airliner. Indeed the Hangar's unique design means that it can service and house up to three A380-800 aircraft at any one time.
This flexibility, coupled with the state-of the-art facilities has attracted other new contract wins for ADAT. The opening and official launch of the Hangar coincides with the announcement that ADAT have secured a further deal with Etihad Airways to carry out heavy maintenance checks across most of the Etihad fleet.
Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan said: "The further agreement with ADAT is an endorsement of not only the increased capacity as a result of the completion of Hangar 6, but also ADAT as a world class MRO provider. Carrying out all of our heavy maintenance here is key to optimising every aspect of our overall operations at Abu Dhabi airport and across our global network of 72 destinations. This new hangar will be a major enhancement to our already close working relationship with ADAT."
ADAT's Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Chan said: "We are delighted to celebrate the launch of our impressive new hangar with so many friends and colleagues. This is a very important milestone for the company, as Hangar 6 will allow us to double our heavy maintenance business and offer our partners a wider range of capabilities, ensuring ADAT continues to build on its reputation as a world class MRO." Mubadala Aerospace is a business unit of Mubadala Development Company and investment in new capacity and capability at ADAT reflects the focus on delivering long-term, capital-intensive investments that provide strong financial returns and tangible social benefits for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and that contribute to the growth and diversification of its economy.
The launch follows another high profile celebration as ADAT was also recently named: "Best Airframe MRO Provider - Middle East '&' Africa" at the 2011 Aircraft Technology Engineering '&' Maintenance (ATE'&'M) Awards. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
