Hangar complex capable of handling 28 wide-body aircraft simultaneously
Emirates has broken ground on its new US$ 5.1bn engineering complex at Dubai South slated to become the world’s most modern and advanced maintenance, repairs and overhaul (MRO) facility, cementing Emirates’ and Dubai’s leadership in global aviation capability and infrastructure.
Emirates’ new engineering facility is being delivered by China Railway Construction Corporation, a leading construction and infrastructure development company with Artelia being appointed the project consultants.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held in the presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group; Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airlines; HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South; and Dai Hegen, Chairman, China Railway Construction Corporation.
Investment
“This latest investment also aligns directly with Dubai Economic Agenda D33, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global economic hub and centre of aviation excellence, and lays the foundations for the next chapter of growth for Dubai, the UAE and the wider MRO industry,” affirmed HH Sheikh Ahmed.
“This project will play a key role in enhancing Dubai’s capabilities to cater to the growing demand for advanced aviation services and maintenance solutions, while reinforcing the emirate’s position as a global benchmark for aviation excellence, innovation, and long-term industry growth,” commented Al Zaffin.
“As the main contractor, we will uphold our core values, mobilize premium resources and assemble a professional team to deliver high-standard construction, efficient progress and quality results,” added Dai Hegen.
World-class Infrastructure
Emirates’ new engineering facility at Dubai South will span a staggering 1.1mn sqm, making it one of the largest buildings in the world by volume and the largest steel structure in the GCC.
The facility will also feature the world’s only hangar complex with the ability to simultaneously service 28 wide-body aircraft and two painting hangars.
Other notable features of the mega-facility include the largest free-span hangar in the world at a width of 285m; the largest dedicated landing gear workshop in the world; 77,000sqm of dedicated workshop space for repairs and maintenance and 380,000sqm of storage and logistics capacity, a press statement concluded.
