Zodiac Aerospace will inaugurate a new facility ‘Zodiac Aerospace Services Middle East’ on November 9, 2015 during the Dubai Airshow.

“The new 4,500 square meters site in Dubai South will allow Zodiac Aerospace Services to better serve its customers in the area, by reinforcing repair and logistics capabilities and shortening its lead-times”, said Christophe Bernardini, CEO of Zodiac Services.

Tahnoon Saif, Vice President of Aviation at Dubai South, said: “We are happy to welcome Zodiac Aerospace, one of the leading players in the era of modern aviation. By establishing base here, the company can now leverage on Dubai South’s gathering aviation ecosystem, which includes the Al Maktoum International Airport – the world’s largest airport in the making.”

Zodiac Aerospace Services Middle East will mainly focus on servicing the group’s products, including seats, oxygen equipment, avionics and electronics, fuel systems, evacuation slides and galley inserts. The company will employ more than 100 persons and contribute to develop the aeronautics sector in the region.

Zodiac Aerospace is a world leader in aerospace equipment and systems for commercial, regional and business aircraft and for helicopters and spacecraft. Zodiac Aerospace has 30,000 employees worldwide and generated revenue of €4.9bn in 2014/2015, through two main activities: Aircraft Interiors activity which combines the Business Groups Cabin & Structures and Seats, and the Systems activity comprising the Business Group Aerosystems. www.zodiacaerospace.com

Zodiac Aerospace Services is the Group’s service organization, providing Spares parts, Component Repair, Operator Programs and Product Support teams with local solutions, worldwide.