Dubai expands aviation service capabilities with new Lufthansa Technik facility at MBRAH

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South and Lufthansa Technik have inaugurated a new Painting & Grinding Center developed by Lufthansa Technik Middle East, expanding the company’s capabilities in the region, and strengthening MBRAH’s position as a leading aviation hub supporting advanced aviation services and MRO capabilities.

The facility is designed to support component painting and grinding processes used in structural and composite repairs, enabling faster curing and drying times while improving repair efficiency and reducing turnaround times for customers across the region and beyond.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Tahnoon Saif, CEO of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, and Ziad Al Hazmi, CEO of Lufthansa Technik Middle East, along with senior executives from both entities.

Tahnoon Saif commented, “The inauguration of Lufthansa Technik Middle East’s new Painting & Grinding Center marks another important milestone in strengthening the aviation ecosystem at MBRAH. We continue to attract leading global aviation players establishing advanced capabilities to support the growing demand for aviation services in the region. This is part of our mandate to reinforce Dubai’s position as the aviation capital of the world, in alignment with our wise leadership’s vision for the emirate.”

Ziad Al Hazmi said, “This new facility marks a major step in strengthening our operational capabilities in the region. By introducing enhanced component painting and grinding capabilities, we are improving efficiency and enabling faster turnaround times for our customers. Our continued expansion at MBRAH reflects our long-standing partnership with Dubai South and our commitment to supporting the aviation industry in the Middle East with reliable, high-quality technical expertise.”