GE to set up shop in Dubai South

Dubai South and GE Aviation have inked a deal to set up MRO operations at the Aviation District Aerospace Supply Chain Facility.

The leading global provider of commercial and military jet engines, as well as avionics and mechanical systems, GE Aviation, GE’s aviation business, has an extensive global service network to support these products. The company is a crucial addition to fulfilling Dubai South’s bid to create a comprehensive aviation ecosystem, designed to service the aerospace industry.

Khalifa Al Zaffin, executive chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, said: “With global industry leaders, such as GE, deciding to set up operations we are steps closer in fulfilling our strategic vision of building an ecosystem dedicated to the aviation industry.”