An aircraft parked at a hangar for routine heavy maintenance at the Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company (GAMCO) sustained fire damage early this morning. The fire, which broke out at 4.40 a.m., was brought under quick control.
The hangar was safely evacuated and there were no injuries.
All fire detection and protection systems worked as expected, the fire was contained expeditiously by the prompt action of Civil Defence, Airport Fire Department and Gamco staff.
A full investigation is in progress by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority in coordination with respective authorities to determine the cause of the incident.
About GAMOC
Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company (GAMCO) is a well-established player in the global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry. Established in 1987, Gamco provides services to more than 150 commercial and military clients from around the world, and offers full overhaul capability on all Airbus aircraft and selected Boeing and Lockheed aircraft. Gamco's workshops overhaul the GE CF6-80C2, CFMI CFM56-5A, and Rolls Royce Trent 700, PT6 engines, the GTCP-331 APUs and most of the components installed on these aircraft / engine types. Gamco's location and experience make it an ideal MRO partner for existing and emerging aviation industry players in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
