AMMROC Selects AAR To Support New Military MRO Facility In UAE

AAR announced Monday that it has been selected by Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) to support in the design, outfitting and integration of key areas of its facility in Al Ain, UAE.

The new facility will be an anchor tenant at Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park (Nibras), the free-zone project being jointly developed by Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Airports Company to support the establishment of a sustainable aerospace hub in Abu Dhabi.

AMMROC was formed by the coming together of Mubadala, Sikorsky, and Lockheed Martin, to serve as a provider of MRO services to the UAE Armed Forces, as well as other military providers across South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

The facility will support more than 40 different types of military aircraft.

“We chose AAR to support us as we develop this world-class facility because of their experience and expertise in this area,” said Fahed Al Shamesi, CEO of AMMROC. “We are excited to start work on this military aviation MRO that will allow us to reduce maintenance costs, increase fleet readiness levels for our valued customers and provide high-tech employment opportunities for UAE nationals.”

“This deal allows the UAE government to retain control over maintenance of their military aircraft while leveraging AAR’s industry experience and best practices,” said David Storch, CEO and Chairman of AAR CORP.