Dubai World Central unveils plans for Dh120m aerospace supply chain

31/01/2015 21:27 AST

Dubai World Central’s (DWC) Aviation District has announced the development of new aerospace supply chain facilities.

Located at the DWC Aviation District, the development will include three facilities spread across an area of 45,000 square meters. Estimated to cost Dh120 million, the project will feature a multi-purpose building for tenants that are a part of the aerospace supply chain. Catering specifically to small to medium enterprises in the global MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) sector, the buildings will comprise front offices and warehouse facilities. The project is being designed and developed by DWC, and scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2016.

Investors and MRO companies interested in the project are invited to access details from DWC Aviation District’s stand at the MRO Middle East show being held at the Dubai Trade Centre from February 2-3, 2015.

Speaking ahead of MRO Middle East 2015, Tahnoon Saif, Vice President, Aviation District, said: “This project marks the latest milestone in our journey to create value-added infrastructure for players across the aerospace supply chain spectrum. The location enjoys several benefits such as unrivalled access to both the Al Maktoum International Airport and the Jebel Ali Port. There are also productivity and efficiency benefits arising from the ‘cluster effect’ with suppliers and collaborators present in proximity within the DWC Aviation District.”

The MRO sector associated with the aviation industry offers a wide spectrum of support services related but not limited to the maintenance of the landing gear, avionics, hydraulics and braking systems, as well as specialised functions such as aircraft painting, plumbing, seat and upholstery, non-destructive testing and plastics repair.

The DWC Aviation District is a 6.7 square kilometre master planned district and adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport. Beyond its aviation focus, the district will also offer well-defined zones for sectors such as hospitality, education, research and development, and mixed-used development.

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