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Scheduled to open in 2025, the OEM-operated service facility is expected to create more than 100 aerospace jobs and will provide maintenance solutions to customers across Bombardier’s Learjet, Challenger and Globe aircraft families.
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“The Middle East is an important market for Bombardier and with more than 150 aircraft, we are pleased to establish a highly efficient facility in the UAE for our customers as well as those from around the world,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “Abu Dhabi is a vibrant commercial and commercial financial center in the UAE and this service facility will bring significant advantages, fast aircraft turnaround and OEM peace of mind to our growing customer base. We are also excited to be able to offer new of high-paying aerospace jobs.”
The Abu Dhabi Service Center will house a large hangar, comprehensive parts depot and a full range of maintenance services including scheduled and unscheduled overhauls, aircraft modifications, paint modifications, Aircraft On Ground (AOG) capabilities and aircraft parking services.
The facility will also be able to accommodate up to four Global 7500 aircraft and will be able to service the Global 8000 when it becomes operational in 2025.
Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “We look forward to supporting Bombardier in the coming years as we witness the company’s contribution to business travel and the aviation industry and economy in the UAE and the region. Bombardier’s presence underscores the Abu Dhabi Airports is committed to general aviation and is an important step in making Abu Dhabi a general aviation hub in the region.”
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