Airbus opens logistics centre in Dubai

Airbus opened a logistics centre in Dubai property for the supply of aircraft spare parts for its customers in the region.

Airbus President and CEO Thomas Enders said the centre would reduce the time and costs of transporting the aircraft parts.

Current inventory at $ 10 million facility amounting to approximately 55 million U.S. U.S., and includes parts for the A380 superjumbo.

"Dubai property is one of the most modern and fastest-growing airports, serving more than 120 airlines, flights to more than 205 areas around the world, and thus the ideal place for the centre of its kind," said Enders.

Outside Europe, Airbus has logistics facilities in Beijing, Shanghai, Washington and Singapore. Material and Logistics Centre is located in Dubai property Free Zone and the airport is 3700 square meters of warehouses and office space.

It will stock more than 5000 parts from about 43000 items at any one time.

It includes avionics and electronics repair stations and storage for original equipment manufacturers ", so that commercial and technical support with an optimized delivery time."