Khaleej Times, Sun, Jan 28, 2024 | Rajab 16, 1445
Dubai South records highest-ever business aviation movements in 2023
Emirates:
The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South recorded 16,657
private jet movements in 2023, a growth of 8 per cent over 2022, marking the
highest-ever movements achieved in Dubai.
The growth of movements is attributed to several factors, including the hosting
of the Dubai Airshow, COP28, and the soft opening of the new ExecuJet FBO and
hangar.
The milestone reaffirms Al Maktoum International Airport’s position as the
busiest airport for international business aviation movements in the Middle
East.
2023 was also a successful year at MBRAH, witnessing several agreements with new
partners seeking to set up their facilities across different zones to provide
different MRO services, including manufacturing aircraft parts and structures,
sealing and painting, AOG and aircraft parts supply, sourcing engine assets, and
refurbishing private jet interiors.
Additionally, the MRO trade from MBRAH’s Aerospace Supply Chain, which includes
import, export and re-export, has increased and is expected to reach over AED 8
billion over the next few years, emphasising the growth of MRO activities.
Tahnoon Saif, CEO of MBRAH, said: “Last year marked an extraordinary milestone
for us at MBRAH; not only did we record the highest-ever business aviation
movements, but we also enriched our portfolio with new companies and announced
the expansion of facilities. These achievements underscore the trust and immense
value we offer through our cutting-edge infrastructure and world-class
facilities, all within Dubai’s strategic embrace of the sector’s global growth.
At MBRAH, our commitment persists, in perfect harmony with our visionary
leadership’s strategy, to cement Dubai’s position as an aviation capital.”
MBRAH offers global aerospace players high-level connectivity and is a free-zone
destination for the world’s leading airlines, private jet companies, and
associated industries. Located in and developed by Dubai South, MBRAH is also
home to maintenance centres and training and education campuses.