Emirates and Safran Partner on Aerospace Manufacturing and Seat Production

Emirates and Safran Seats have agreed to set up a new manufacturing and seat assembly facility in Dubai, with the aim of producing business and economy class seats for cabin retrofit projects. The facility, expected to be completed by Q4 2027, will cover around 20,000-25,000 square meters of industrial space. The partnership, announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, reflects Emirates’ efforts to develop its aerospace manufacturing capabilities and create a larger aerospace manufacturing cluster in the region. This is a collaboration between Emirates and Safran Seats, as reported by AeroTime.