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# UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Phoenix Aviation to Build New Wide-Body MRO Facility At Dubai World Central
- URL: https://insideaviation.news/united-arab-emirates-phoenix-aviation-to-build-new-wide-body-mro-facility-at-dubai-world-central/
- Published: 2026-11-02T09:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-02T09:00:00.000Z
- Description: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Dubai South signed an agreement with Phoenix Aviation for a new airside plot at Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH). The facility will serve as a centre of excellence for wide-body aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, cabin modifications and completion.
- Author: Inside Aviation News
- Tags: United Arab Emirates, Phoenix Aviation, MRO, Dubai World Central, Joint Venture, airports, Infrastructure

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates

- Dubai South has signed an agreement with Phoenix Aviation for a new airside plot at Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) located at Al Maktoum International airport (Dubai World Central).
- The facility will serve as a centre of excellence for wide-body aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, cabin modifications and completion, and cargo conversion.
- The signing took place during MRO Europe in the presence of Nabil Alkindi, Group CEO of Dubai South, and Julian Ehrhard, President and CEO of Phoenix Aviation.
- Completion is scheduled for Q1 2029.

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) by Dubai South

- The development includes a 35,000-square-metre aircraft hangar, an 18,000-square-metre delivery centre, 15,000 square metres of workshops and stores, and 3,000 square metres of offices.
- The hangar will accommodate three wide-body aircraft, including Boeing 777X and Airbus A350 types.
- Phoenix Aviation will operate two hangars at MBRAH after completion, alongside its existing Airbus A380-compatible MRO hangar.
- The expansion adds capacity for airlines in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
- Nabil Alkindi said the agreement advances an integrated aviation ecosystem that attracts international investment and strengthens Dubai’s role in the global aerospace industry.
- Gilles Negre said the expansion addresses growing demand for wide-body aircraft services and brings complementary capabilities to one location.

**Sources:**

- [Emaratalyoum](https://www.emaratalyoum.com/business/local/2026-10-31-1.2097765?ref=insideaviation.news)
- [Wam](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c30512b-dubai-south-phoenix-aviation-sign-agreement-for?ref=insideaviation.news)