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at its Dubai South facility through the allocation of two new Code F plots capable of independently accommodating three wide-body aircraft for cabin completion and retrofit. As part of the initiative the hub will develop a 40,000-square-metre Cabin Excellence Center in the Airline Manufacturing and Supply Chain Zone marking the first facility of its kind in the region. The announcement released on December 23, 2025, positions the project as a step toward advancing aerospace capabilities in Dubai.
Tahnoon Saif, CEO of MBR Aerospace Hub, said in the statement, “Our partnership with UUDS AERO continues to evolve in line with our vision to build a fully integrated, world-class aerospace ecosystem in Dubai. The launch of the Cabin Excellence Center marks a significant milestone for the region, creating new industrial capabilities while supporting engineering, manufacturing, and cabin innovation ecosystems. As Dubai strengthens its position as an aviation capital, we remain committed to enabling global players to grow and thrive within our platform.” The CEO’s remarks came as the hub outlined plans to reinforce its role in the sector.
Gilles Negre, Founder and Chairman of UUDS AERO, said in the announcement, “We are proud to expand our presence at MBRAH as we scale our operations to meet increasing regional and global demand. The new plots and the upcoming Cabin Excellence Center will enhance our ability to deliver advanced cabin completion, modification, and eco-efficient solutions. Dubai South’s vision, connectivity, and integrated ecosystem make it the ideal location for us to innovate and contribute to the future of aerospace.” Negre pointed to the location’s strategic advantages for the company’s growth plans.
UUDS AERO operates as a fully integrated cabin completion and modification service centre holding all key certifications from the EASA and GCAA. The company delivers design, certification, manufacturing, maintenance and implementation of aircraft services together with innovation, technology and eco-friendly solutions that include assessment of environmental impacts. Details released in the statement underlined the breadth of its offerings at the expanded site.
Spanning more than 8.5 square kilometres, the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub functions as a free-zone destination offering high-level connectivity for airlines, private jet operators, MRO providers and related industries. It is situated between Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport adjacent to Al Maktoum International airport providing airside and landside solutions linked to major cargo terminals and Jebel Ali seaport. Information from the hub describes it as a one-stop ecosystem supporting maintenance centres, training campuses and engineering development.
A Precedence Research assessment found the global aerospace market accounted for 402.75 billion dollars in 2025 and is projected to reach 846.30 billion dollars by 2035 at a compound annual growth rate of 7.71 percent. According to the U.S. International Trade Administration the UAE civil aviation sector contributed 47.4 billion dollars to the economy and supported approximately 800,000 jobs in 2023. The partnership forms part of ongoing efforts to expand capacity in line with these sector trends.
