Zodiac Aerospace inaugurated a new facility ‘Zodiac Aerospace Services Middle East’ on November 9, 2015 during the Dubai Airshow.
“The new 4,500 square meters site in Dubai South will allow Zodiac Aerospace Services to better serve its customers in the area, by reinforcing repair and logistics capabilities and shortening its lead times”, said Christophe Bernardini, CEO of Zodiac Services.
Tahnoon Saif, Vice President of Aviation at Dubai South, said: “We are happy to welcome Zodiac Aerospace, one of the leading players in the era of modern aviation. By establishing base here, the company can now leverage on Dubai South’s gathering aviation ecosystem, which includes the Al Maktoum International Airport – the world’s largest airport in the making.”
Zodiac Aerospace Services Middle East will mainly focus on servicing the group’s products, including seats, oxygen equipment, avionics and electronics, fuel systems, evacuation slides and galley inserts. The company will employ more than 100 persons and contribute to develop the aeronautics sector in the region.
From left to right:
M. Ahamd Alansari, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Dubai South; His Excellency Michel Miraillet, Frances Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates; His Excellency Kahlifa Suhail Al Zaffin, Excecutive Chairman, Dubai South; M. Olivier Zarrouati, Chief Operating Officer, Zodiac Aerospace.