HAECO, a leading global provider of comprehensive MRO solutions, is pleased to announce the extension of its base maintenance contract with Emirates for its A380 aircraft through 2030. Under this extended agreement, HAECO will continue to provide heavy maintenance services, including 6Y, 9Y and 12Y checks, at its state-of-the-art facility in Xiamen.

The base maintenance partnership between HAECO and Emirates began in 2024 with the induction of Emirates’ first A380 for its 6Y check in Xiamen. This September, HAECO successfully completed its first 12Y check of an A380 for Emirates on schedule, highlighting HAECO’s technical expertise, and ability to meet the highest industry standards.
 
Gerald Steinhoff, Chief Commercial Officer of HAECO, said, “We are delighted to continue delivering industry-leading base maintenance services to Emirates, the world’s largest international airline operating the world’s largest A380 fleet. This long-term contract extension underscores the exceptional quality of our service and our proven ability to meet the operational demands of top-tier customers, including those in the Middle East.”

HAECO provides base maintenance services for most aircraft types through its facilities in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Recently, it was honoured “Asia MRO of the Year - Airframe” at the 6th MRO Asia-Pacific Awards, recognizing its cutting-edge technologies, commitment to sustainable development, and strategic OEM partnerships that enhance reliability and efficiency across its global network.

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About HAECO Group

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About Emirates 

Emirates is the world's largest international airline as measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres, and one of the most consistently recognised and awarded for service and product excellence at every touchpoint of the travel journey. The airline has received numerous accolades for safety, sustainability, service, food and beverage, hospitality, personalisation, comfort, and connectivity, among others. From its global hub in Dubai, Emirates connects travellers to more than 150 destinations across six continents and operates the world's largest fleets of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, alongside its newly introduced Airbus A350s. The airline's Cabin Crew, representing over 160 nationalities, round off the award-winning, premium experience with attentive, world-class hospitality.

Emirates's unprecedented US $6 billion retrofit programme stands unrivalled in the aviation industry in scale and size, uniquely focused on enhancing the onboard experience for customers and ensuring product consistency across its fleet and global network. Demonstrating a clear commitment to elevating the customer experience, the programme includes the installation of Emirates’ latest-generation Premium Economy cabins, refreshed Business Class seats, and other cabin enhancements that reinforces the airline's position as an industry benchmark for passenger comfort and product innovation.

For more information, visit www.emirates.com