Emirates Breaks Ground on US$ 5.1 Bn Ultra-Modern Engineering Facility at Dubai South ✈️

Emirates has officially commenced construction on a new US$ 5.1 Bn engineering complex at Dubai South (DWC airport). Set to become the world's largest and most advanced maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility, the project aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to boost global aviation infrastructure. While based in Dubai, the massive scale of this project highlights critical developments in global aviation & logistics infrastructure, a sector closely watched by Sri Lankan trade and transport stakeholders. • Key Project Figures & Timeline Investment: US$ 5.1 Bn. Footprint: Spans 1.1 million square meters; the largest steel structure in the GCC. Completion: Expected by mid-2030, handled by main contractor China Railway Construction Corporation. • Infrastructure Capabilities Hangar Complex: World's only hangar capable of simultaneously servicing 28 wide-body aircraft, featuring the largest free-span hangar (285m width). Workshops & Storage: Includes the world's largest dedicated landing gear workshop, 77,000 sq. meters of workshop space, and 380,000 sq. meters of logistics capacity. Additional Facilities: Two advanced paint hangars, 50,000 sq. meters of office space, and 15,000 sq. meters of training facilities. • Sustainability Focus The mega-complex is targeting a LEED Platinum rating, incorporating rooftop solar panels and other green initiatives across all facilities.