Ajman manufacturer wins Emirates MRO equipment deal

The airline has signed contracts with Ajman-based Excel Industry for the multi-aircraft system for hangar E. This is in addition to the four docking systems already in place in four of Emirates eight hangars..

Excel works with its German partner Gunzburger Steigtechnik. The UAE-based steel specialist has worked with Emirates for the past 15 years and won the contract against other international bids.

Excel will be supplying the fuselage, tail and infill docks.

“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.”

Emirates new multi-aircraft docking facility is the latest component of Emirates’ commitment to world class MRO facilities. Earlier this year Emirates began construction on a state-of-the-art engine shop which complements the present test cell facility in Dubai. The growth of the Emirates fleet and the subsequent number of operating engines have necessitated the need for an in-house engine shop in Dubai to provide the most cost-effective, efficient engine maintenance, the airline said.