Global Aircraft Lessor DAE Signs Pilot Training MoU with Global Operator of Full Flight Simulator Training Centers Ansett Aviation Training

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd(“DAE”)todayannounced that it hadsigned a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Ansett Aviation Training(“AAT”), theAustralia headquartered global operator of pilot simulator training centers. This MoU willpromotethe United Arab Emirates as a leading global aviation service providerandstrengthen ties between DAE and AATbysupporting each other’s customer basesandfosteringcollaboration.

AATrecently openedastate-of-the-art training facilityinthe Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub atDubaiSouth, a convenient five-minute drivefromDubai World Central Airport, offeringworld-class training to pilots and flight crew across the Middle East, Africa, India and beyondfrom its EASA certified ATR 72-600full flight simulator. AATis expected to add Airbus A320training capabilities to thisfacility.

DAE is a top-ten global aircraft lessor with an owned,managed, and committed fleetof nearly 500 aircraft, including67 ATR 72-600 aircraft and168 Airbus A320family aircraft.Headquartered in Dubai,DAE has over three decades of leasing experience with the capabilities to providecustomized and comprehensive solutions to airlines to address their fleet ambitions.

Commenting on the MoU, Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said, “We are excited to announce this co-operation with AAT, which will provide DAE’s airline customers with pilot training infrastructure for ATR 72-600 and Airbus A320 aircraft types at AAT’s new training center in Dubai. DAE’s global network of customers and AAT’s international network of training centers will provide both companies an opportunity to enhance their product offerings to current and future customers”.

Mark Delany, Chief Executive Officer of AAT, added, “Ansett Aviation Training is excited to co-operate with DAE, marking a significant milestone in our global expansion. Our new, advanced training center in Dubai South’s Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, showcases our dedication to top-tier aviation training, featuring our state-of-the-art EASA certified ATR 72-600 simulator and upcoming Airbus A320 capabilities. This collaboration provides an important strategic opportunity to support DAE clients across the Middle East, Africa, India, and beyond, and promoting Dubai as a key player in global aviation services”.

About AnsettAviation Training

Ansett Aviation Training (AAT) is a global pilot training solution provider operating and housing over 28 full flight simulators across 6 different training centers. Its headquarters are located at Tullamarine International Airport in Melbourne, Australia with two additional training centers in Australia, two international ones in Milan, Italy and Taipei, Taiwan as well as the recently announced Middle East Training Center located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

About DAE

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is a globally recognized aviation services corporation with two divisions:DAE Capital and DAE Engineering. Headquartered in Dubai, DAE serves over170 airline customers in over 65 countriesfrom its seven office locations in Dubai, Dublin, Amman, Singapore, Miami, New York, and Seattle.

DAECapital is anaward-winningaircraft lessor withan owned, managed,andcommittedfleet of approximately500Airbus, ATR,and Boeing aircraft with a fleet valueofUS$17billion. DAE Engineeringprovides regional MROservices tocustomers in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia from its state-of-the-art facilityin Amman, Jordan,accommodating up to 17 wide and narrow body aircraft. It is authorized to work on 15aircraft types and has regulatory approval from over 25 regulators globally.

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