# Collins Aerospace and Etihad Engineering form nacelle MRO joint venture in Abu Dhabi

Collins Aerospace and Etihad Engineering announced a joint venture to provide nacelle and thrust reverser MRO services in Abu Dhabi. The 3,250-square-meter facility is expected to be operational in Q1 2027.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-07-21
- Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 3,250 square meters
- Products: nacelle and thrust reverser maintenance, repair and overhaul services
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Collins Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/11989.md) (partner)
- [Etihad Engineering](https://endata.com/companies/15307.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rtxs-collins-aerospace-and-etihad-engineering-create-nacelle-mro-joint-venture-302830998.html), 2026-07-21: "By co-locating with Etihad Engineering's rapidly expanding heavy maintenance facility, Collins can deliver enhanced service levels and technical expertise to meet the demand of the Middle East region's fast growing aviation market."
- [aviationbusinessnews.com](https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/farnborough-international-airshow-2026/fia-2026-collins-aerospace-and-etihad-engineering-launch-nacelle-mro-jv-in-abu-dhabi), 2026-07-22: "By co-locating with Etihad Engineering's rapidly expanding heavy maintenance facility, Collins Aerospace can deliver enhanced service levels and technical expertise to meet the demand of the Middle East region's fast growing aviation market."

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