Dubai South is the regional headquarters of the largest global provider of aviation services

The Mohammed bin Rashid Aviation Project, the area designated for developing the aviation industry in Dubai South, announced that it has attracted Avia Solutions Group, the largest global provider of aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) services, to establish its new regional headquarters in Dubai South, as part of its strategy for global expansion and meeting the growing demand for aviation solutions. Integrated in the Middle East region.

A statement issued yesterday stated that the new headquarters will be completed in the last quarter of 2027, to accommodate about 800 employees of various nationalities and experiences, and to form a platform for the group’s international cooperation.

The headquarters will include modern office spaces and meeting rooms, and will also serve as a shared services center to support the group’s global operations in the areas of ACMI, shipping, cybersecurity, digital marketing and aviation insurance. The headquarters will also host a special innovation center for artificial intelligence from Avia Solutions, which is the first of its kind to attract global talent.

Khalifa Al Zaffin, CEO of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, said: “The joining of the Avia Solutions group to Dubai South represents the emirate’s position as a preferred destination for international companies seeking to expand in the region and benefit from Dubai’s advanced infrastructure, innovative services, and distinctive business environment.”

For his part, Gediminas Zemelis, founder and chairman of the board of directors of Avia Solutions Group, said: “Establishing our headquarters in Dubai will help us attract the best international talent and meet the requirements of our customers in the region and the world, while enhancing our operational efficiency and ensuring the provision of pioneering services to our customers in various markets.”

Avia Solutions Group, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is the largest global provider of ACMI services, with more than 14,000 employees and a fleet of 209 aircraft across six continents. Through its subsidiaries, the group also provides a wide range of aviation services, including aircraft leasing and sales, aircraft maintenance, repair and renewal services, ground handling, training of pilots and flight crews, in addition to cargo flights, media and specialized events in the aviation sector.