DAE was established in Dubai in February 2006, and is building a global aerospace, manufacturing and services corporation. Based in Dubai, the fastest growing city in the world, DAE is situated at the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic regions, and is ideally positioned to shape the trends that will decide the future of the aerospace industry.

DAE is currently establishing subsidiaries in six key sectors spanning everything from research & development to manufacturing, maintenance, repair & overhaul, aircraft leasing and aerospace services.

DAE Capital
Aircraft leasing, Financing and Insurance with value-added services and a global presence.

DAE Engineering
The global centre for aviation maintenance and support through strategic partnerships.

DAE Flight Academy 
An airline pilot training program utilizing state-of-the-art aircraft, simulators, and facilities to train the world's finest professional pilots.

DAE Manufacturing
Delivering cutting-edge research & development, manufacturing and assembly.

DAE is forming international partnerships at the highest level of industry with the aim of establishing one of the most innovative and successful businesses in the global aerospace industry inside the next decade.

The group will grow through a series of phased developments to produce an integrated aerospace cluster, based at Dubai World Central – the new 140 square kilometre airport and logistics city being constructed in Jebel Ali, Dubai.

As aviation in the Middle East continues to expand dramatically, Dubai will emerge as a major worldwide aviation hub, with one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, a world-class infrastructure, and an award-winning airport.

DAE’s shareholders include Investment Corporation of Dubai, Dubai International Capital, DIFC Investments LLC, EMAAR, Istithmar World, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) and AMLAK Finance

Mission

“Transforming the aviation experience”

Vision

“Creating and  delivering innovative

aerospace solutions for tomorrow.”