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Etihad Engineering names Daniel Hoffmann as CEO

Etihad Engineering names Daniel Hoffmann as CEO.
Etihad Engineering has recently expanded its site area, adding more parking and hangar space to accommodate its growing business.

Etihad Engineering has a strong track record of providing comprehensive MRO solutions to major airlines, including flag carriers, OEMs, aircraft operators, and leasing companies.

Etihad Engineering, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions, has appointed Daniel Hoffmann as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 20 years of experience in the global aviation industry, including leadership roles at Lufthansa Technik Sofia in Bulgaria and executive positions at Lufthansa Technik Base Maintenance facilities in Germany and the Philippines, Hoffmann brings a wealth of expertise to the role.

His experience encompasses various aspects of the aviation industry, from organizational leadership and change management to the standardization of core business functions, optimizing resource utilization, and successfully leading growth projects and negotiating joint venture partnerships.

“We are excited to have Daniel on board with Etihad Engineering as the CEO and I am confident that he will continue to drive the company’s growth and success,” said Abdul Khaliq Saeed. 

Abdul Khaliq Saeed, has moved from the CEO role of Etihad Engineering to the position of Managing Director within an aviation group. 

Etihad Engineering has a strong track record of providing comprehensive MRO solutions to a wide range of airlines, including flag carriers, OEMs, aircraft operators, and leasing companies. The company recently expanded its site area, adding more parking and hangar space to accommodate its growing business. The facility covers a total area of 545,000 square meters and includes two new hangars with three bays for freighter conversions, expanding existing hangar capacity to serve more aircraft and customers from around the world.

Daniel Hoffmann, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Engineering said, “Etihad Engineering is one of the leading players in the aviation MRO industry, known for its workmanship, professionalism, and comprehensive capabilities. I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with its global team drawn from over 50 nationalities and look forward to leading the organization on our growth journey.”

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As the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, Etihad Engineering offers a wide range of maintenance services, including design, advanced composite repair, cabin refurbishment, and component services. Its state-of-the-art facility is located in Abu Dhabi, adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport, and features 230,000 square meters of aircraft parking area, aircraft hangars covering 66,000 square meters, and a custom-designed hangar capable of accommodating up to three Airbus A380 aircraft simultaneously. The company has successfully completed maintenance projects for airlines worldwide.