Etihad Engineering and L3Harris Technologies (L3Harris) have announced their intention to enter into an agreement which would see Etihad Engineering appointed as L3Harris’ licensed repair centre for cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders in the Middle East.

The agreement would further enhance Etihad Engineering’s component repair and overhaul capabilities, adding to its comprehensive aircraft MRO services offered from its state-of-the-art facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and open greater market opportunities for L3Harris in the region.

Daniel Hoffmann, chief executive of Etihad Engineering, said: “We are excited about the opportunity to support L3Harris as their licensed repair centre in the Middle East. This strategic partnership would strengthen our component portfolio and enable us to offer OEM-level service and faster lead times on L3Harris aircraft components to our customers from around the world.”

Simone Totti, head of avionics aftermarket sales at L3Harris, said: “This partnership not only expands our ability to deliver high-quality, efficient service to our customers in the Middle East but also enhances our regional support capabilities, ensuring faster turnaround times and continued excellence in component repair and maintenance.”

The announced intention was made during Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East 2025 event in Dubai.

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