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Lufthansa Technik Middle East and Strata Manufacturing Join Forces in Strategic Partnership at Dubai Airshow 2023

Memorandum of Understanding Signed at Dubai Airshow 2023 Paves the Way for Exciting Collaborations

Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME), a world-renowned provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, and Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), a leading provider of advanced manufacturing, proudly announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow 2023. ?The agreement signals a bright future of collaboration to enhance Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions.

This MoU signed by Ziad Al Hazmi, CEO of LTME, and Ismail Ali Abdulla, Managing Director of Strata, signifies a strategic partnership between the two companies, aimed at enhancing the value to customers in the region, combining the strength of both experts in the manufacturing and repair of composite parts, initially focusing on aircraft radome repairs.

Following the signing of the MoU, both companies will immediately commence the formation of a dedicated steering committee. The creation of this committee will ensure that all operations align seamlessly with the overarching goals and objectives of each company. By fostering a strong and organized partnership, this lays the foundation for a robust and fruitful alliance.

In an impressive display of proactive engagement, the collaboration has already been set in motion since August of this year. LTME has harnessed Strata's cutting-edge Autoclave technology to undertake critical repairs on a number of in-service aircraft radomes, exemplifying the immediate impact of this strategic partnership. This combined with LTME's vast expertise in composite repair would enable customers to benefit from shorten lead times and customized workscopes.

"This partnership with Lufthansa Technik Middle East showcases Strata's commitment to delivering world-class composite solutions and strengthens our position in the global aviation industry. ,” said Ismail Ali Abdulla, Managing Director of Strata. “We are proud to collaborate with LTME, and we look forward to supporting operators to maintain the highest standards of quality and safety."

Ziad Al Hazmi, Chief Executive Officer at Lufthansa Technik Middle East, echoed the sentiment regarding the partnership: “This partnership with Strata will combine strengths of both companies and make use of synergies to add value and shorten lead times for customers in the region, bringing together two leaders in the composite aerostructure field."

The synergy between these two industry giants will serve to enhance the overall value LTME provides to its partners. Simultaneously, it opens new avenues for Strata to expand its business, fostering the potential for further collaborative ventures and projects in the near future.

With a shared vision of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, the partnership promises to make a significant impact on aircraft maintenance and composite aero structures manufacturing, providing valuable benefits to the aerospace industry and its stakeholders.

About Strata Manufacturing PJSC:

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (STRATA) is a composite aero structures manufacturing facility based in the heart of Nibras Al Ain Aerospace, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The company was established in 2009, with production beginning in 2010. Strata has partnerships with the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing and Leonardo-Finmeccanica Aerostructures Division as well as a Tier one supplier to Pilatus, SAAB and SABCA.

Strata is wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company and is part of the UAE Investments platform that aims to advance the development of a leading aerospace hub in Abu Dhabi.

About Lufthansa Technik Middle East

Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik Group. With some 35 subsidiaries and affiliates, the Group Company is the world’s leading manufacturer-independent providers of Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) and modification services in the civil aviation industry. LTME started operations in the Aviation District of Dubai South, a master planned city centered on the vision of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. With LTME’s startup in 2017 and the overwhelming support of the Dubai South team, it has grown quite rapidly over the years with expansions in capabilities ranging from Airframe Related Component (ARC?) support, AOG (Aircraft-On-Ground) support, engine QEC events, and engine wash services including a local material support desk & Warehousing.

About Lufthansa Technik

With some 35 subsidiaries and affiliates, the Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as maintenance, production and design organization, the company has a workforce of more than 22,000 employees. Lufthansa Technik’s portfolio covers the entire range of services for commercial and VIP/special mission aircraft, engines, components and landing gear in the areas of digital fleet support, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, completion and conversion as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products.