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Case Study

B777 Landing Gear Change Programme

B777 Landing Gear Change Programme

The Situation

A leading MRO in the Middle East was required to complete two B777 landing gear change programmes within an active maintenance environment. Alongside delivery, the organisation was also focused on developing less experienced engineering staff on the hangar floor, increasing both technical and operational complexity.

At the same time, in house subject matter experts were already committed to other programmes and specialist B777 landing gear expertise was limited in the local market. The MRO needed immediate access to proven experience to ensure safe execution, regulatory compliance, and on time delivery without disrupting ongoing operations.

The Solution

VHR provided specialist technical support by deploying an experienced B777 landing gear consultant with deep hands on knowledge of complex removal and installation tasks.

Working closely with the client’s planning, maintenance, and quality teams, VHR ensured the programme was fully aligned with production schedules and operational constraints. The consultant provided hands on leadership on the shop floor, maintaining strict adherence to OEM procedures and regulatory requirements while also supporting and mentoring junior engineers throughout the programme.

This approach allowed the client to maintain control of safety, quality, and compliance while continuing to build internal capability during live operations.

The Outcome

Both B777 landing gear change programmes were completed successfully ahead of schedule and within budget.

All work was delivered in full compliance with OEM standards and regulatory requirements, with no impact to safety or quality.

Junior engineering staff gained valuable hands on experience under specialist supervision, strengthening long term workforce capability.

The MRO met its operational targets with minimal disruption to ongoing maintenance activity and avoided the risks associated with delayed delivery or limited in house expertise.

25%
Improvement in Task Efficiency

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