A new state-of-the-art Engine Facility has been inaugurated by Qatar Airways today , that will form the basis to streamline the cost of company's Technical Maintenance operations by more than $2.2m per year.
Efficiency of the facility will be achieved by centralising Qatar Airways’ engine production and engine parts storage processes, increasing the number of its engine production lines from four to eight covering a variety of aircraft engine types.
In addition, the facility can house a total of 80 engines of varying sizes in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. Two specialist ‘dust control’ rooms limit the presence of dust and harmful particles, while a dedicated supply chain area aims to minimise waiting times for the ordering and transportation of spare parts.
“This achievement will boost the ongoing growth of the aviation industry in Qatar and contribute to localising that major industry,” said Minister of Transport and Communications His Excellency Mr. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti. “This event also keeps pace with the remarkable development in the transportation sector in the country in light of the upsurge in development.”
Qatar Airways’ group chief executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker commented: “The continuous improvement and expansion of our technical maintenance facilities is a key element in supporting the airline’s ongoing efforts to rebuild our global network to more than 140 destinations by the summer peak season.
“With the new engine facility, we have not only created one of the most technologically-advanced engine assembly and disassembly facilities available within the commercial aviation industry to date, but also doubled our engine production capabilities.
“The facility’s extensive dedicated supply chain area also means that we have instant access to a ready supply of engine parts and equipment, reducing our reliance on external suppliers and further supporting the reliability and technical capability of Qatar Airways’ fleet of next-generation aircraft.”
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named ‘World’s Best Airline’ by the 2019 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. It was also named ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’, ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘Best Business Class Seat’, in recognition of its ground-breaking Business Class experience, Qsuite. Qatar Airways is the only airline to have been awarded the coveted “Skytrax Airline of the Year” title, which is recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in the airline industry, five times.
