Diehl Aviation and Emirates have signed an agreement to support the next phase of the Emirates A380 retrofit program.
To support Emirates and other regional customers even 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, opened in early 2025. This setup enables local production, rework, and delivery of cabin components, offering shorter lead times and increased flexibility for ongoing programs such as the A380 retrofit. The Dubai facility will also be directly involved in selected work packages of the next phase of the A380 retrofit program, 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.”
The continuation of the A380 retrofit program further strengthens the strategic cooperation between Emirates and Diehl Aviation and demonstrating both companies’ dedication to passenger comfort and operational efficiency on the world’s largest fleet of Airbus A380s.
About Diehl Aviation
Diehl Aviation is a global partner for the aviation industry. The supplier is recognized as a pioneer that drives innovation and shapes the future of flying. Diehl Aviation aims to make travel safer and more comfortable, save valuable resources and present ground-breaking solutions to customers in all business areas. Diehl Aviation (including Diehl Aerospace, a joint venture with Thales) is a leading supplier of avionics, aircraft systems and cabin solutions and currently has over 5,400 employees. The company generates annual revenues of more than 1.2 billion euros. Its customers include leading aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer, as well as military partners, manufacturers of eVTOL aircraft, and airlines and operators of commercial and business aircraft worldwide.