Etihad Engineering completes 6-year heavy maintenance check on A380 for its return to service

The Etihad Engineering team completed a six-year heavy maintenance check on the first in a series of Airbus A380 aircraft for its return to service after a period of secure ground storage. Preparing the A380 for its return to service at its MRO facility in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Engineering team carried out removal, inspection and installation of the full aircraft cabin which features The Residence, 9 First Apartments and 70 Business Studios on the upper deck as well as 405 Economy Smart Seats. The scope of the comprehensive check included rear spar modifications, frame modifications, removal, inspection and installation of