Built at the centre of the world's next aerospace powerhouse.
IER is located within Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South, one of the fastest-growing aviation ecosystems globally. Positioned alongside Al Maktoum International Airport, the platform combines direct airside access, aerospace infrastructure and a rapidly expanding network of industry partners, suppliers and operators.
DUBAI SOUTH
An ecosystem designed for engine MRO.
Dubai South combines aviation, logistics and industrial infrastructure within a single master-planned ecosystem. For IER, this means engines, modules, materials and expertise move faster, enabling shorter turnaround times and greater operational control.
Airside
Direct access to global fleets
Located next to Al Maktoum International Airport, IER connects aircraft, engine shops and test facilities through a true aerospace operating environment
Suppliers next door
A supply chain built around aviation
MBRAH continues to expand dedicated aerospace and maintenance infrastructure, attracting suppliers, engineering capabilities and specialist service providers directly into the ecosystem.
Bonded logistics
Connected to global trade corridors
Air, sea and road networks converge at Dubai South, linking Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali Port and regional logistics infrastructure.
MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AEROSPACE HUB
The aerospace ecosystem behind our growth.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub is Dubai's dedicated aerospace platform, bringing together airlines, MRO providers, OEMs, training organisations and aviation suppliers within one integrated free-zone environment. IER was selected as part of this long-term vision to expand the region's engine-MRO capabilities.
A supply chain scaling with demand
MBRAH is continuously investing in aerospace-industrial facilities and maintenance infrastructure to support growing aviation activity.
A strategic partner for the long term
IER's development aligns with Dubai's ambition to strengthen its position as a global aviation and aerospace hub.
AL MAKTOUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Positioned for the future of aviation.
As Al Maktoum International Airport expands towards becoming one of the world's largest aviation hubs, IER is building capacity at the centre of the region's future engine-maintenance market.
Conversations that move the industry.
Highlights from MRO Middle East 2026, where IER connected with key stakeholders across the global engine aftermarket.
A shared ambition for global engine-MRO leadership
IER Chairman and CEO Larry Howie explains how the close partnership with Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub provides the strategic location, infrastructure and ecosystem to build IER’s next-generation engine-MRO platform at Dubai South.
Building with industry leaders.
IER is developing its platform together with established aerospace partners across maintenance, repair, material solutions and advanced manufacturing.
IER and Chromalloy are jointly developing the commercial aerospace aftermarket across the Middle East and Africa. By combining Chromalloy's engineering, repair and alternative-parts expertise with IER's growing MRO platform, the partnership expands customer access to advanced aftermarket solutions, stronger regional support and improved material availability.
Build the future of engine MRO with us.
We are always interested in meeting customers, partners and people who share our ambition.