Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, has teamed up with International Energy Resources (IER) MRO Industries.
The partnership aims to launch a new MRO and engine test cell facility at Dubai South. IER currently operates in two key business segments: energy and gas turbine turnkey solutions, providing in-house engineering, production support, and maintenance management for both the Light Industrial and Aero Derivative gas turbine overhauls and repair services.
The new facility will span across 880,000 square-feet and deliver services such as manufacturing of gas turbine engine components, repairing and overhauling these engines, along with testing their performance.
Additionally, the facility will include a cutting-edge engine test cell that can test both Aero Engines and Aero-Derivative Industrial Engines, with an initial capacity to test up to 50 engines per year. This pioneering facility is set to be completed in two phases by Q4 2026 and Q3 2027.
Tahnoon Saif CEO – MBRAH
“We are pleased to sign this agreement with IER MRO Industries, which marks a significant milestone in our commitment to enrich our portfolio with key partners that will cement Dubai’s position on the global aviation map. The new MRO facility reflects our dedication to supporting the evolving needs of the industry and to the growth and innovation in the aerospace industry.”
Larry J. Howie, Chairman & CEO of IER MRO Industries DWC LLC, added that, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in expanding our existing presence for the past 22 years in Dubai in developing and launching this new state-of-the-art facility at Dubai South. This partnership will allow us to add to our existing capabilities and deliver additional world-class maintenance and repair solutions that meet and surpass the highest standards of quality and efficiency.”
MBRAH provides global aerospace players with high-level connectivity and is a free-zone destination for the top airlines, private jet companies, MROs, and associated industries. MBRAH, located in and developed by Dubai South, also serves maintenance centers, training and education campuses. It strives to enhance engineering industries to cement the Emirate’s position as a leading aviation hub.
