Overview
- Initial production will focus on Business and Economy Class seats for Emirates’ cabin retrofit programme, with plans to add line-fit capability later.
- The partners target a Q4 2027 completion for a 20,000–25,000 m² facility, with a phased ramp-up starting at up to 1,000 Business Class seats per year.
- The site will also serve other Safran Seats customers, adding regional capacity closer to airlines operating in the Middle East.
- Emirates positions the project as a catalyst for skilled jobs, supply‑chain localization and future suppliers, aligning with Dubai’s D33 economic agenda.
- The agreement, announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, is an MoU with timelines and capacity goals disclosed, with no construction start publicly confirmed.