As
part of its expansion plan, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim,
a joint venture between DC Aviation Group based in
Germany and Al-Futtaim, has announced that its
second hangar located at Dubai South is on course
for completion before the end of the year.
The
6,800 sqm hangar will more than double the hangar
capacity bringing its total land-side plot area to
24,000 sqm and apron area to 13,000 sqm. The new
hangar will enable DCAF to add two single-aisle
aircraft maintenance bays and provide enough space
for an additional workshop and equipment storage. It
will also significantly increase the number and size
of aircraft which can be accommodated at the
facility.
Commenting on the progress of the new hangar,
Holger Ostheimer,
Managing Director of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim, said:
“The contractors have made significant progress and
we are on track to complete the hangar in time for
the Dubai Airshow later this year. On completion of
the second hangar, we will be able to accommodate
aircraft up to the Boeing 767 and significantly ramp
up our maintenance capabilities.”
“Since commencing operations in November 2013, we
have seen our business grow steadily year-on-year.
Our facility offers the shortest distance from
limousine drop-off to aircraft steps and the highest
levels of privacy and safety both of which have been
widely appreciated and accepted by customers and
operators. With the new hangar, we will be able to
meet the growing demand for business and private jet
operations in the Aviation District at Dubai South
for years to come,” he added.
The
new hangar will also see, DCAF further expand its
maintenance services. The company recently received
its CAR145 approval from the UAE’s General Civil
Aviation Authority (GCAA) to provide line
maintenance for the Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft
type.
With
the extension of the CAR145 approval, DCAF is now
able to provide B1 (airframe) and B2 (avionics)
maintenance services for the Falcon 7X at its hangar
located at Dubai South.
In
addition to the Falcon 7X, DCAF can provide line
maintenance support for customers operating the
Bombardier Global Express, Challenger 604/605,
Airbus 320 family, and the Global 6000 and Global
5000 Vision Flight Deck aircraft types.
The
existing DCAF hangar measures 5,700 sqm and can
easily accommodate multiple ACJ or BBJ type
aircraft, ultra-long range business jets such as the
Falcon 7X, Global Express or Gulfstream G650.
Located in a prime position just off the airport’s
runway, the DCAF hangar and 7,700 sqm dedicated ramp
parking enable 24-7 support, maintenance services
and operation of private and businesses jets of all
sizes. DCAF has a total of five aircraft on its
managed fleet including the Dassault Falcon 7X, two
Bombardier Challenger 604, a Global XRS, and a
Global 5000. |