Falcon To Invest US$100 Mln In Facility Upgrades At Al Maktoum International Airport

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Falcon, a premier aviation service provider, has announced plans to invest more than US$100 million to upgrade its facilities at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. (US$1=RM4.44)

Falcon’s 13,705 square metre aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility (MRO), located at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai, is equipped with cutting-edge technology designed to service a wide range of aircraft, including models as large as the Airbus A380.

“We are exceptionally pleased with the growth of Falcon Technic. Today, we employ more than 80 professionals at our MRO committed to delivering excellent services to our growing client base,” said Founder & Chairman of Alex Group Investments, the parent company of Falcon, Sultan Rashit Abdulla Rashit Al Shene in a statement.

By 2030, the company plans to further upgrade the facility and add a new private jet terminal. This expansion coincides with plans for Al Maktoum International Airport to become the world’s busiest airport, with capacity for up to 260 million passengers.

In 2024, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) granted CAR 145 approval for launching its MRO operations in the United Arab Emirates.

Additionally, Falcon also received GCAA CAR PART V Chapter 3 (CAR 145) certificate as an Approved Maintenance Organisation, expanding its ability to aircraft types such as Bombardier Challenger and Embraer.

Dedicated to delivering unparalleled luxury, safety, and convenience across all facets of private aviation, Falcon comprises four brands, namely Falcon Luxe, Falcon Elite, Falcon Technic, and Falcon Flight Support.

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