Emirates to expand multi-aircraft docking facility in Dubai

This new operation, located in hangar E, will be in addition to the four docking systems already in place in four of Emirates eight hangars. The contract will amount to Dh28 million.

In searching for the best partners to establish this new project, Emirates carefully evaluated potential partners and selected Excel and Gunzburger Steigtechnik.  Excel, steel specialist based in Ajman who will supply the fuselage, tail and infill docks, has worked with Emirates for over 15 years. Its steel components and close proximately to Dubai made them a clear choice. Likewise, Gunzburger Steigtechnik, which will supply the aluminum modules for the wing dock and engine, has provided Emirates with under wing platforms for the paint hangar and are a trusted business partner.

“The increase in the heavy maintenance plan of Emirates fleet necessitates the requirement to expand in our facility to meet our future maintenance capability requirement. Working with reliable, professional organizations in the UAE like Excel provides us the confidence required to support our need in the timeframe and standard required,” said Adel Al Redha, executive vice-president of Emirates Engineering and Operations. “Likewise, as a partner of Excel and with a strong reputation for quality, Emirates chose Gunzburger Steigtechnik, adding to our already strong connections to the German market.”

MOU signing ceremony in Dubai with (left to right): Khizar Edroos, chairman, Excel Industry Co.; Joerg Herrera, deputy consul general, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany Dubai; Adel Al Redha, executive vice-president Emirates engineering and operations; Ferdinand Munk, managing director Gunzburger Steigtechnik; and Urs Schneider, sales director export Gunzburger Steigtechnik.