ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, December 6, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier today announced the official opening of its new service center at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new facility is Bombardier’s first full-service facility in the UAE and builds on its long-term commitment to our consumers in this critical market. At full capacity, the new OEM-operated service facility will also create more than one hundred aerospace jobs in the community, cementing Bombardier’s presence in this key monetary hub. The new facility is expected to open in 2025 and, once fully operational, Bombardier is expected to continue to expand and increase its aftermarket revenue beyond 2025.
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Bombardier’s new Abu Dhabi Service Center will feature a giant hangar, a full portion depot and a full diversity of maintenance services, plus planned and unplanned heavy maintenance, aircraft modifications, paint modification, aircraft floor capacity (AOG) and aircraft parking services.
The new facility will also accommodate up to 4 Global 7500 aircraft and will serve Bombardier’s flagship of a new era, the Global 8000, when it enters service in 2025. It will provide the ultimate maintenance solution for our regional aircraft and global consumers in Bombardier’s Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft.
“The Middle East is a market for Bombardier with more than 150 aircraft, and we are pleased to identify a highly effective facility in the UAE for our consumers in the market, and for visitors from around the world,” said Eric Martel. , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier. ” Abu Dhabi is a dynamic monetary hub for business and industry in the UAE, and this service facility will deliver significant benefits, fast aircraft turnaround times and OEM peace of mind for our developing visitor base. We are also excited to offer new high-paying aerospace jobs in the community.
Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, added: “Abu Dhabi Airports is pleased to welcome Bombardier to Abu Dhabi and the UAE, home to its first full-service facility in the UAE. Located at Abu Dhabi International Airport, one of the fastest developing airports in the world, we are confident that Bombardier’s leadership, delight and expertise in global aviation will be a catalyst for the delivery of invaluable service and excellence at the official opening of the facility. Look to the future to support Bombardier in the coming years and see the company’s contributions to business in the UAE and the region, as well as the aviation sector and economy. “in making Abu Dhabi the general aviation hub of the region.
The status quo of the new Abu Dhabi Service Centre illustrates Bombardier’s overall commitment to providing the most productive visitor service in business aviation today. With its recent expansion plans and service center in Singapore; Miami, Florida; Melbourne, Australia; and in London, UK, Bombardier added approximately one million square feet of new service capacity to its global aftermarket network.
About Bombardier Bombardier is a global aviation leader focused on the design, manufacture and maintenance of the world’s most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, functionality and reliability. Bombardier has a global fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter providers and co-owners, governments and individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also identified worldwide for special missions.
Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Bombardier operates aerostructures, meeting and completion services in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s strong visitor network includes services in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, China and Australia.
For company news and facts, as well as Bombardier’s environmental, social and governance report, visit bombardier. com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and businessaircraft. bombardier. com visitor service network. Follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
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