Emirates confirms $950m investment in new engineering complex at Dubai World Central

Emirates confirms $950m investment in new engineering complex at Dubai World Central

The new engineering hub was announced on the second day of Dubai Airshow. Emirates had already created waves with a signature aircraft order.

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Dubai: Emirates, fresh off a mega aircraft order on the first day of Dubai Airshow, is to spend $950 million on a new engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). Taking up more than 1 million square metres, the hub will be the largest - and 'most advanced of its kind' - to be operated by any airline.



The investment will support Emirates’ aircraft fleet and operating requirements into the 2040s, and will also be a 'centre of excellence for commercial aviation engineering services in the Middle East'. Spare capacity at the facility can - potentially - be offered to other airline operators.







"This significant investment signals our confidence in the future growth of Emirates and the aviation sector," said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group.



"The facility will enable Emirates to be entirely self-sufficient when it comes to maintenance, repairs, overhaul (MRO) and all engineering requirements for our aircraft fleet.



"It gives us operational