flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has broken ground on its new Aircraft Maintenance Center at Dubai South.
The flydubai multimillion dollar facility, set to complete construction in the last quarter of 2026, will ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier’s growing fleet.
Spread over 32,600 square meters, the flydubai maintenance center will house an aircraft hangar, support workshops and office buildings.
The construction of the flydubai Aircraft Maintenance Center underscores flydubai’s dedication to strengthening its inhouse capabilities and reflects the carrier’s growing maturity as it expands its fleet and network.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by a senior delegation led by His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, who joined Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, as well as representatives from the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH).
Khalifa Al Zaffin Executive Chairman – Dubai Aviation City Corporation & Dubai South
“We are proud to witness the groundbreaking of flydubai’s new aircraft maintenance centER at Dubai South, a key milestone that reflects the airline’s continued growth and operational advancement. This facility reinforces our commitment to supporting the aviation sector through state-of-the-art infrastructure and to further positioning Dubai as a leading global hub for aviation.”
Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, sai that, “This investment marks a significant milestone for flydubai. This is a strategic step towards supporting our growing maintenance requirement and capacity as we take delivery of more aircraft, and reaffirms our long-term commitment to innovation, operational efficiency and supporting Dubai’s position as a global leader in aviation and business excellence.”
The maintenance center will be situated near Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), set to become the world’s largest airport upon completion.
Tailored to support flydubai’s ambitious growth plans, the new maintenance center will be home to the carrier’s expanding team of more than 600 skilled engineers working in Line Maintenance, Technical Services, Materials and Workshops, tasked with guaranteeing the safety and airworthiness of flydubai’s fleet.
