Emirates Engineering has achieved a milestone, becoming the first organisation in the UAE to receive Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for major aircraft modifications, through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs).
The GCAA's direct
certification of Emirates Engineering's design work enables the regulator to
independently review and process major modifications, marking a milestone for
UAE aviation regulation.
Adel Al Redha,
Emirates Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer said: "This approval
fundamentally changes our approach to aircraft modification. In-house design
and certification capability gives us direct control over our product
development and helps us to define our specifications and our timeline.
“The timing also
aligns with our expansion at DWC, where this certification expertise will be
integral to our engineering operations. We thank the GCAA for their partnership
in developing the regulatory framework that made this milestone possible."
Aqeel Al Zarooni,
Assistant Director General for Aviation Safety Affairs at the UAE General Civil
Aviation Authority, said: “This accreditation represents an important
advancement in the development of the aircraft design and engineering approval
ecosystem in the UAE. It reflects the readiness of the regulatory framework the
GCAA is building to empower all maintenance and engineering service providers
to enhance their capabilities. -TradeArabia News Service