Abu Dhabi, UAE – EDGE, an advanced technology group specialising in precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil & gas, and defence industries, announced on Wednesday their contract to supply multiple hard metal parts on Boeing’s 777, 777X, and 787 commercial aircraft.
The announcement was made during the ongoing Dubai Airshow, extending until 17 November at the Dubai World Central.
The EDGE will execute the procurement of raw materials, machining parts, and surface treatment processes. The company will provide their full range of services in-house.
Offering their services to Boeing since 2020, EDGE will be providing parts to the B777 and B77X aircrafts for the first time. The contract builds on the long-term partnership between the company and Boeing facilitated by the Tawazun Council.
Speaking on the occasion, Michael Deshaies, CEO of EPI, said that the EDGE looks forward to strengthening their partnership with Boeing, “Through the contract and the delivery of these flight-critical titanium attach fittings, EDGE will subsequently be awarded additional certifications for special processes on titanium alloys,” he said. “As a regional leader in precision machining, we are proud to continue advancing local airframe manufacturing and expanded machining capabilities.”
Kuljit Ghata-Aura, President Middle East, Türkiye and Africa at Boeing, said that the production of essential aerospace materials is an important step in building a strong local aerospace sector. “The extension of our partnership with EPI will strengthen Boeing’s supply base and increase material sourcing options from the UAE,” he said. “Together, we will propel the evolution of local airframe manufacturing, create new jobs and drive innovation.”
EDGE manufactures high-quality complex engineering components for the defence, aerospace and oil & gas sectors, and is equipped with advanced capabilities to carry out manufacturing engineering, machining, surface treatments, coatings, and assemblies. It is part of the Platforms & Systems cluster within EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups.