Lufthansa Technik Middle East new facility fully operational at Dubai South

In the presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and chairman of the Emirates Group, H.E. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South and H.E. Guenter Rauer, consul general of Germany in Dubai, the new site was  officially inaugurated on May 16, 2017.

Khalifa Al Zaffin, executive chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation said: "The Aviation District is pleased to engage with a leading global player like Lufthansa Technik. Within the 7.2 sq. km. district, we are progressively building an aviation ecosystem that will match the best in the world, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed. I am certain that Lufthansa Technik will become a powerful player on the aviation landscape at Dubai South."

Ziad Al Hazmi, CEO Lufthansa Technik Middle East, said: "The official inauguration of our new site is a major milestone within our business strategy for this important region. Over the past weeks we have received high interest regarding our new capabilities from different commercial aircraft operators based in the Middle East. It makes us very proud to be the first company to run operations at the Aerospace Supply Chain in the Dubai South Aviation District. On this occasion I would like to thank the local authorities and especially our partners from Dubai South for their comprehensive support over the past months. Having a key presence in the Aviation District has put us in a prime position as a leader in the regional maintenance, repair and overhaul business."