Lufthansa Technik AG is currently establishing a new facility –
Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME) – in the Aviation District at
Dubai South, in addition to the existing site at Dubai International
Airport. LTME will be the 32nd member of the global Lufthansa Technik
Group network of companies. The new facility will consist of both
workshops and offices, and will enable the company to gain
independent and direct access to customers in the region.

Various technical services will be available at the site, such as
repairs to aircraft related components including flaps, radomes,
reversers and inlet cowls, as well as AOG (Aircraft-On-Ground)
support via a local material support desk.

“In line with our regionalization strategy, we have decided to
further develop the product portfolio and the appearance of our
current activities here in the Middle East,” said Richard Haas,
Director Sales Africa & Middle East at Lufthansa Technik. “Both steps
are essential prerequisites that will enable us to establish a
sustainable presence in the region, as well as to competitively
participate in one of the most important MRO markets worldwide.”

According to Tahnoon Saif, Vice President of Aviation District, Dubai
South, “The Aviation District welcomes a leading global player like
Lufthansa Technik. Their facilities here will give the company an
operational edge in terms of becoming one of the first international
suppliers in the District. Their presence also builds on the aviation
platform which we are building – one that will match the best in the
world, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed.”

Ziad Al Hazmi, CEO of Lufthansa Technik Middle East, said, “Over the
past few months we have engaged very constructively with our partners
at Dubai South. The Aviation District has emerged the ideal venue for
us to host our new facility. It will put us in prime position as a
leader in the aerospace supply chain sphere, and help us enhance
value for our growing list of customers by offering optimized
technical services, including our Airframe Related Component ARC®
portfolio which features aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul
(MRO) services – literally from nose to tail.”

LTME will also offer materials, spare parts, and engine wash services
for commercial and VIP customers locally. Further evaluation of
additional capabilities is ongoing and will depend on further
customer requirements. The current LTME site at Dubai International
Airport will be kept operational. The formal registration of the
company name has already received non-written approval.