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Dassault Aviation’s ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Satys Aerospace, which is building a dedicated aircraft paint facility at Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai South. Under the MOU, Satys will offer painting services for ExecuJet customers after the facility opens in the first quarter of 2025, eliminating the need to fly aircraft to Europe for paint work.
Satys and Dassault Aviation will also explore joint marketing opportunities, and ExecuJet will be able to offer Satys’ painting services for operators of Dassault, Bombardier, Embraer, and Hawker business jets. In addition to MRO work, the ExecuJet facility specializes in cabin refurbishments and it can manage and provide oversight for livery projects.
“Until now, aircraft livery work has typically been sent to Europe, but with the opening of Satys’ dedicated facility in Dubai, we have identified a trusted local partner to keep this work in the region, with associated positive environmental impact,” said Nick Weber, regional v-p Middle East at ExecuJet MRO Services. “This will further enhance Dubai’s position as a growing hub for aircraft MRO services.
“The Middle East is one of the fastest-growing regions for business aviation, and it’s crucial that we have a dedicated paint hangar for business jets. This strategic partnership with Satys significantly enhances our service offerings for clients in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. It will enable us to offer a comprehensive suite of MRO and aircraft refurbishment services at competitive prices, reducing aircraft downtime and improving customer satisfaction.”
Satys, a French company, has been working with Dassault Falcon Service since 2001. The 2,831-sq-m (30,000-sq-ft), climate-controlled&nbsp;Dubai paint facility will be able to accommodate aircraft as large as the Boeing Max 10 or Airbus A321XL and paint up to 35 aircraft per year.

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Satys and Dassault Aviation will also explore joint marketing opportunities, and ExecuJet will be able to offer Satys’ painting services for operators of Dassault, Bombardier, Embraer, and Hawker business jets.

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