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Strata Manufacturing has produced 100,000 aerostructure components, reinforcing the UAE's aerospace ambitions. The Al Ain-based firm supplies Airbus, Boeing, and Pilatus, with 30% of global wide-body jets using its parts. Emirati talent drives operations, with 67% national workforce participation. This milestone aligns with the Make it in Emirates initiative, positioning the UAE as a key aerospace hub.

Key Points: Strata Hits 100000 UAE-Made Aerostructure Components Milestone

  • Strata produces parts for Airbus, Boeing, and Pilatus
  • 30% of global wide-body jets use UAE-made components
  • Emirati workforce leads 67% national employment
  • 30 production lines now operate from Al Ain
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Strata produces 1,00,000 aerostructure components

Strata Manufacturing marks 100K aerostructure parts, boosting UAE's aerospace footprint with Airbus, Boeing, and Pilatus partnerships under Make it in Emirates.

"Delivering 100,000 aircraft components reflects UAE's aerospace progress under Make it in Emirates – Ismail Ali Abdulla, Strata MD"

Abu Dhabi, May 19

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), wholly owned by the Mubadala Investment Company and a leader in advanced manufacturing in the United Arab Emirates, has achieved a major milestone with the production of 100,000 aerostructure components by the end of April 2025, reflecting the UAE's vision for industrial growth and Strata's role in placing the country on the global aerospace map.

This achievement highlights the growing trust in Strata's capabilities, built over a decade and a half of manufacturing excellence. It marks a journey that began in 2010 with the company's first component the Flap Track Fairings for the Airbus A330 aircraft and Strata has expanded its portfolio to include several aerostructures for major international players such as Airbus, Boeing, Pilatus, and Leonardo, reflecting the company's evolution into a trusted partner at the heart of the global aerospace supply chain.

Ismail Ali Abdulla, Executive Director of UAE Clusters unit within Mubadala's UAE Investments platform and Managing Director of Strata, announced this during the "Make it in the Emirates - 2025" He commented: "Strata has recorded a significant increase in the number of aircraft components marked 'Made with Pride in the UAE.' Today, nearly 30% of wide body aircrafts and business jets worldwide are flying with parts manufactured in the UAE, from Al Ain city."

He added, "Strata has become one of the most influential players in shaping the future of the aerospace industry. Delivering 100,000 aircraft components is more than just a number, it is a reflection of the progress made under the Make it in the Emirates initiative and a step forward in the positioning the UAE aerospace manufacturing."

Sara Al Memari, Acting CEO of Strata Manufacturing, said, "The greatest source of pride at Strata lies in its exceptional talent and world class expertise, which have positioned the company among the most trusted names in the industry. This journey of continuous innovation and progress is led by a highly qualified and creative Emirati workforce on the ground."

Al Memari added, "Our team is highly skilled, committed, and trusted by the leading aircraft manufacturers. We are proud that 67% of our workforce are UAE nationals and out of which 87% are females. This achievement sets a new benchmark for the industry and highlights Strata's commitment to empowering local talent."

Strata began with one production line in 2010 and now operates 30 production lines, with over 90% of components and assemblies being single-sourced manufactures exclusively at Strata and delivered to the global partners. (ANI/WAM)

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Impressive growth by Strata! This shows how Gulf countries are diversifying beyond oil. India should take notes - we have the talent pool to build similar aerospace manufacturing hubs. Make in India needs this level of execution! 🇮🇳✈️
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Priya M.
The female workforce statistics are truly inspiring! 87% women in technical roles is remarkable. Hope Indian companies can learn from this gender diversity model. Our ISRO has shown women can excel in aerospace - we need more such opportunities.
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Amit S.
While this is impressive, I wonder why India-UAE don't have more joint ventures in aerospace. We're neighbors with strong ties - combining Indian engineering talent with UAE's infrastructure could create something extraordinary. Missed opportunity?
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Sunita R.
The 'Make it in Emirates' initiative seems to be working better than our 'Make in India' in aerospace sector. HAL and others need to step up their game. We have the capability but lack the speed and scale shown by Strata.
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Vikram J.
Great achievement! But I hope they're also focusing on R&D, not just manufacturing. Real leadership comes from innovation, not just production numbers. India's Tejas program shows we can do both if given proper support.
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Neha P.
The UAE is showing how vision + investment can create world-class industries. Meanwhile in India, our aerospace projects get delayed by bureaucracy. Still, proud that many Indian engineers probably contributed to Strata's success behind the scenes!

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