Airline and Manufacturer Collaborate on New Manufacturing and Assembly Facility

Emirates and Safran Seats have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a new aircraft seat production facility in Dubai. The airline aims to develop aerospace manufacturing capabilities, while Safran Seats will provide premium seating for Emirates’ retrofit program and its new A350 fleet. The facility is expected to be completed by Q4 2027, with an initial focus on business class seats. According to AeroTime, the project marks the first step in creating a larger aerospace manufacturing cluster in Dubai.