Bombardier鈥檚 New Abu Dhabi Service Facility Highlights Ongoing Commitment to the Region as Customer Support Footprint Continues to Grow Around the World
Bombardier has announced plans to develop a new service facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, UAE, relocating from its previously announced location at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The approximately 120,000 sq. ft. facility will include a 55,000 sq. ft. hangar and parts depot, offering comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.
Construction is scheduled to begin in H1 2025, with operations expected to commence in H2 2026. The facility aims to create about 100 aerospace jobs and will service all Bombardier aircraft families including Learjet, Challenger, and Global, with capabilities to accommodate the Global 7500 and upcoming Global 8000 aircraft.
This strategic expansion complements Bombardier's existing UAE presence, which includes a Dubai Line Maintenance station, and represents a partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports to enhance service capabilities in this key market.
Bombardier ha annunciato piani per sviluppare un nuovo centro di assistenza presso l'Aeroporto Esecutivo di Al Bateen ad Abu Dhabi, negli Emirati Arabi Uniti, spostandosi dalla sua precedente posizione all'Aeroporto Internazionale di Abu Dhabi. La struttura di circa 120.000 piedi quadrati includer脿 un hangar e un deposito di parti di 55.000 piedi quadrati, offrendo capacit脿 complete di manutenzione, riparazione e revisione (MRO).
I lavori di costruzione sono previsti per iniziare nel primo semestre del 2025, con l'inizio delle operazioni atteso nel secondo semestre del 2026. Il centro mira a creare circa 100 posti di lavoro nell'industria aerospaziale e servir脿 tutte le famiglie di aeromobili Bombardier, inclusi Learjet, Challenger e Global, con capacit脿 di ospitare il Global 7500 e il futuro aeromobile Global 8000.
Questa espansione strategica integra la presenza attuale di Bombardier negli EAU, che include una stazione di Manutenzione Linea a Dubai, e rappresenta una collaborazione con gli Aeroporti di Abu Dhabi per migliorare le capacit脿 di servizio in questo mercato chiave.
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La construcci贸n est谩 programada para comenzar en el primer semestre de 2025, con operaciones que se espera comiencen en el segundo semestre de 2026. La instalaci贸n tiene como objetivo crear alrededor de 100 empleos en la industria aeroespacial y dar谩 servicio a todas las familias de aeronaves Bombardier, incluyendo Learjet, Challenger y Global, con capacidades para acomodar el Global 7500 y el pr贸ximo Global 8000.
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Bombardier a annonc茅 des plans pour d茅velopper une nouvelle installation de service 脿 l'A茅roport Ex茅cutif d'Al Bateen 脿 Abu Dhabi, EAU, se d茅pla莽ant de son emplacement pr茅c茅demment annonc茅 脿 l'A茅roport International d'Abu Dhabi. L'installation d'environ 120 000 pieds carr茅s comprendra un hangar et un d茅p么t de pi猫ces de 55 000 pieds carr茅s, offrant des capacit茅s compl猫tes de maintenance, de r茅paration et de r茅vision (MRO).
La construction devrait commencer au premier semestre 2025, avec des op茅rations pr茅vues pour d茅buter au second semestre 2026. L'installation vise 脿 cr茅er environ 100 emplois dans l'a茅rospatiale et servira toutes les familles d'avions Bombardier, y compris Learjet, Challenger et Global, avec des capacit茅s pour accueillir le Global 7500 et le futur Global 8000.
Cette expansion strat茅gique compl猫te la pr茅sence actuelle de Bombardier aux EAU, qui comprend une station de maintenance de ligne 脿 Duba茂, et repr茅sente un partenariat avec les A茅roports d'Abu Dhabi pour am茅liorer les capacit茅s de service sur ce march茅 cl茅.
Bombardier hat Pl盲ne angek眉ndigt, eine neue Servicestation am Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, VAE, zu entwickeln und von dem zuvor angek眉ndigten Standort am Abu Dhabi International Airport umzuziehen. Die etwa 120.000 Quadratfu脽 gro脽e Einrichtung wird eine 55.000 Quadratfu脽 gro脽e Halle und ein Teilelager umfassen und umfassende Wartungs-, Reparatur- und 脺berholungs (MRO) Dienstleistungen anbieten.
Der Bau soll im ersten Halbjahr 2025 beginnen, mit dem Ziel, die Betriebsaufnahme im zweiten Halbjahr 2026 zu starten. Die Einrichtung soll etwa 100 Arbeitspl盲tze in der Luft- und Raumfahrt schaffen und wird alle Bombardier-Flugzeugfamilien bedienen, einschlie脽lich Learjet, Challenger und Global, mit der F盲higkeit, die Global 7500 und das kommende Global 8000 Flugzeug unterzubringen.
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- Strategic expansion of MRO capabilities in key Middle East market
- Creation of 100 new aerospace jobs
- Large 120,000 sq. ft. facility with comprehensive service capabilities
- Enhanced service network complementing existing Dubai operations
- Delayed relocation from originally announced location in 2022
- Significant capital investment required for new facility construction
- 18-month construction timeline before revenue generation
- Located at Al Bateen Executive Airport, the new service facility will be an important hub for Bombardier business aircraft in the Middle East
- The approximately 120,000 sq. ft. service facility will provide quick, easy and convenient maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for all Bombardier business aircraft
- Abu Dhabi is a dynamic financial hub for business and commerce in the UAE, and the new facility provides ease of use for Bombardier鈥檚 growing customer base
MONTRÉAL, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced the development of its new service facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), further extending its industry-leading maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities around the world. This new facility represents a strong partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports, leveraging their expertise and commitment to aviation excellence. The new facility, which will relocate from its originally announced location at the Abu Dhabi International Airport in 2022, further reinforces Bombardier鈥檚 commitment to serving its customers in this key market. The new location at the dynamic Al Bateen Executive Airport more effectively aligns with the needs of Bombardier customers.
At full capacity, the new OEM service facility is aiming to create approximately 100 aerospace jobs for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, further solidifying Bombardier鈥檚 presence in this important hub. Construction of the new facility is set to commence in the first half of 2025, with completion and operational readiness expected in the second half of 2026.
鈥淲e are thrilled to announce the new location of our Abu Dhabi Service facility at the dynamic Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi,鈥� said Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President, Aftermarket Services and Strategy. 鈥淭his location is strategically aligned with all our aftermarket priorities and perfectly matches the needs of our discerning customer base. Our customers are accustomed to receiving an exceptional service experience wherever they are in the world, and this new facility in this dynamic financial hub will ensure they continue to receive the best service experience possible.鈥�
"We are delighted to welcome Bombardier's new service facility to Al Bateen Executive Airport, building on a strong successful partnership,鈥� said Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Airports. 鈥淭his move represents a strategic alignment, given the airport's dedicated focus on business aviation and its ability to provide a seamless and efficient experience for Bombardier's clientele. This facility will further affirm Abu Dhabi's position as a leading aviation hub and contribute significantly to the region's economic growth. We are confident this collaboration will drive mutual success for both Bombardier and Abu Dhabi Airports.鈥�
Bombardier鈥檚 newly located Abu Dhabi Service Facility of approximately 120,000 sq. ft., will feature a 55,000 sq. ft. hangar, a parts depot, and a complete suite of maintenance services including scheduled and unscheduled heavy maintenance, aircraft modifications and aircraft on ground (AOG) capabilities.
The new facility will accommodate Bombardier鈥檚 Global 7500 aircraft, as well as the new Bombardier Global 8000, the company鈥檚 flagship of a new era, when it enters into service during the second half of 2025.(1) The new facility will provide the ultimate service solution for the region and the worldwide customers of Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft families.
The new Abu Dhabi Service facility further expands on Bombardier鈥檚 existing service footprint in the UAE. Bombardier鈥檚 Dubai Line Maintenance station provides Learjet, Challenger and Global customers with fast, efficient Aircraft on Ground (AOG) service capabilities, as well as general line maintenance capabilities.
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(1) The Global 8000 aircraft is currently under development and remains to be finalized and certified. All specifications and data are approximate, may change without notice and are subject to certain operating rules, assumptions and other conditions. It is expected to enter service in 2025. Please also see the forward-looking statements disclaimer at the end of this press release.
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