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Emirates breaks ground on $5.1b engineering facility at Dubai South
Emirates has broken ground on its new $5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South, slated to become the world's most modern and advanced maintenance, repairs and overhaul (MRO) facility, cementing Emirates' and Dubai's leadership in global aviation capability and infrastructure.
Emirates breaks ground on US$ 5.1bln ultra-modern engineering facility ...
AVIATIONConstruction begins on the world’s largest and most advanced aviation engineering facility at Dubai South (DWC airport)May 18, 2026PHOTO• Construction begins on the world’s largest and most advanced aviation engineering facility at Dubai South (DWC airport) • Hangar complex capable of handling 28 wide-body aircraft simultaneously • Largest landing gear workshop in the world Dubai, UAE: Emirates has broken ground on its new US$ 5.1 billion 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 His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group, Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South and Dai Hegen, Chairman, China Railway Construction Corporation Limited. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group said: “Today’s groundbreaking for the US$ 5.1 billion engineering facility is a strategic step forward in Dubai’s future-focused aviation ambitions. The new facility strengthens Emirates Engineering’s vertical integration strategy by bringing more skills, infrastructure, parts production, and specialist capabilities under one roof, while positioning the airline to serve as a strategic engineering partner for the future requirements of the regional and global aviation industry. 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." HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, said: “At Dubai South, our mandate is aligned with the vision of our wise leadership to further strengthen Dubai’s position as the aviation capital of the world through the development of an integrated ecosystem that supports the future needs of the global aviation sector....
Emirates Breaks Ground on $5.1 Billion Mega Engineering Hub in Dubai ...
Dubai: Thousands of jobs — from mechanics and engineers to administrators and specialists — are set to be created as Emirates Airline on Monday broke ground on a $5.1 billion (Dh18.7 billion ...
Emirates' $5 billion new Engineering Complex at Dubai South
Dubai, UAE, 18 May 2026 - Emirates has broken ground on its new US$ 5.1 billion 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.
