Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced its Jordan-based engineering division Joramco has successfully obtained EASA Part 145 approval for the Boeing 787 aircraft type.

The approval comes after Joramco obtained similar approval for this type from the Jordanian Civil Aviation Authority (JCARC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in April of this year.

Jeff Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer of Joramco said: “We are very pleased to gain our EASA approval for the Boeing 787. This approval allows us to broaden our service offerings to a wider base of customers as we continue to build on Joramco’s success as a leading MRO facility offering a globally competitive suite of MRO services.”

Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE said: “The EASA approval for the Boeing 787 further recognizes Joramco’s extended capability set in maintaining new technology aircraft. This achievement reflects DAE’s goal of developing a regionally-based world class competitive MRO and services platform to complement its top tier leasing platform.”

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. is a globally recognized aerospace corporation and one of the largest aircraft leasing companies in the world. Headquartered in Dubai, DAE’s leasing and engineering divisions serve over 125 airline customers around the world from its seven locations in Dubai, Dublin, Amman, Singapore and the US.

With more than 50 years of experience, Joramco has built a sound track record as a leading commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility serving a wide range of customers in the; Middle East, Europe, South Asia, Africa, Russia and the CIS countries, offering services on several aircraft models from the Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer fleets.

Strategically located at a free zone area in Queen Alia International Airport in Amman-Jordan, Joramco’s facility includes 5 hangars that can accommodate up to 15 aircraft.