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Aerospace Manufacturing and Seating Partnership to Drive Growth in Dubai
Emirates and Safran Seats have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new manufacturing and seat assembly facility in Dubai. The facility will focus on business and economy class seats for cabin retrofit projects, with plans to expand to line-fit installations in the future. The partnership aims to create highly skilled jobs and support the export of seats to other carriers. The facility is expected to be completed by Q4 2027 and will cover around 20,000-25,000 square meters of industrial space. Emirates and Safran Seats will work together to drive growth in Dubai’s aerospace manufacturing sector, with the airline aiming to attract component suppliers, technology firms, and skilled professionals from around the globe. This announcement was made at the Dubai Airshow 2025, and AeroTime is covering the event live from the show floor.