Diehl Aviation and Emirates have signed an agreement to support the next phase of the Emirates A380 retrofit programme.
In order to support Emirates and other regional customers more efficiently, Diehl Aviation has expanded its presence in the Middle East with a new EASA Part 21G-approved workshop in the Dubai Airport Freezone, which opened in early 2025. This workshop enables local production, rework, and delivery of cabin components, for shorter lead times and increased flexibility for ongoing programmes such as Emirates’ A380 cabin retrofits – a programme that involves some 110 A380s.
Diehl says the Dubai facility will be directly involved in selected work packages of the next phase of the A380 retrofit programme, providing on-site expertise with local manufacturing, assembling, and logistical support.
“Being awarded the next phase of the Emirates A380 retrofit is a strong vote of confidence and an important milestone for Diehl Aviation,” said Harald Mehring, chief customer officer at Diehl Aviation. “With our dedicated team and our new setup in the Dubai Airport Freezone, we are ideally positioned to support Emirates locally. This next phase underscores our commitment to long-term partnerships, operational excellence, and customer proximity in one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets.”
