The Mohammed bin Rashid Aviation Project in Dubai South has officially launched an aircraft painting and component treatment center, developed by Lufthansa Technik Middle East. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities in the region and solidifies the project’s standing as a central hub for advanced aviation services, maintenance, repair, and aircraft refurbishment.
The newly established facility is designed to support painting and treatment processes utilized in the repair of structures and components made from composite materials. This will expedite processing and drying times, enhance repair efficiency, and reduce turnaround times for clients both regionally and globally.
The inauguration event featured the presence of Tahnoon Saif, the Executive Director of the Mohammed bin Rashid Aviation Project, and Ziad Alhazmi, the CEO of Lufthansa Technik Middle East, along with several senior officials from both parties.
Tahnoon Saif stated, “The opening of this new painting and treatment center by Lufthansa Technik Middle East represents another significant milestone in enhancing the aviation ecosystem at the Mohammed bin Rashid Aviation Project. We are committed to attracting leading global aviation companies to develop advanced capabilities and meet the growing demand for aviation services in the region. This aligns with our efforts to establish Dubai as a global aviation capital, in accordance with our leadership’s vision.”
Ziad Alhazmi added, “This new facility is a crucial step towards bolstering our operational capabilities in the region. By introducing advanced technologies for painting and treatment, we aim to enhance performance efficiency and expedite delivery for our clients. Our continued expansion at the Mohammed bin Rashid Aviation Project reflects our solid partnership with Dubai South, as well as our commitment to supporting the aviation sector in the Middle East through reliable, high-quality technical expertise.”
Lufthansa Technik Middle East specializes in servicing, repairing, and refurbishing modern commercial aircraft’s structures and components, supporting airlines throughout the region. Based in Dubai, the company offers component support, structure repairs, and services for Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Additionally, it aids operators with material management, logistics services, and spare parts provisioning, leveraging Lufthansa Technik’s global network to ensure rapid technical support for airlines worldwide.
It is important to note that the Mohammed bin Rashid Aviation Project offers global aviation companies investment opportunities, functioning as a free zone for leading global airlines, private aviation services, and maintenance, repair, and refurbishment activities. Situated within Dubai South, the project is developed to serve as a center for various types of maintenance and a destination for training and education, aiming to promote engineering industries and support the emirate’s vision of becoming a leading global aviation hub.