PRESS RELEASES

Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has successfully delivered its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner vertical fin shipset to Boeing during an official ceremony held following the UAE’s 49th National Day. The delivery, which underpins the Al Ain-based manufacturer’s evolving industrial and engineering capability, marks the first […]

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Strata, a leading composite aero structures manufacturing company based in the UAE, to work jointly on developing local manufacturing capabilities for MBZ-SAT, the most advanced commercial satellite in the region in the field of high-resolution satellite […]

Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has leveraged Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technology to strengthen core manufacturing capabilities, diversify product portfolio and pivot into new areas of manufacturing. Speaking at this year’s Global Aerospace Summit, Ismail Ali Abdulla, CEO of Strata, highlighted how the Al […]

Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing facility wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has successfully delivered 100 shipsets of the assembled A350-900 Inboard Flaps (IBF). Having completed the full First Article Inspection for the fabrication of six IBF components at its state-of-the-art facility in the Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park, Strata now […]

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has confirmed that the UAE, led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, is working to strengthen its position as a regional and global hub for the [...]

Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has completed works on the Strata Solvay Advanced Materials (SSAM) high-tech facility in Al Ain, a joint venture with Solvay, Belgium’s materials and chemicals company. The completion of the SSAM facility heralds the beginning of Strata’s diversification journey, with […]

Abu Dhabi Racing and Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, have agreed a strategic alliance designed to propel the UAE’s female drivers onto the winners’ podium. The new sponsorship agreement aligns Strata with Abu Dhabi Racing’s Amna and Hamda Al Qubaisi, two of the nation’s most […]

Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing facility wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, will outline its ability to expand production capabilities beyond traditional aerospace during this month’s Unmanned Systems Conference in Abu Dhabi. At the Unmanned Systems Conference, which takes place on 22nd February at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC), Ismail […]

Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing facility wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, is celebrating the delivery of its first shipset of Flap Track Fairings for the PC-24, the twin-engine Super Versatile Jet produced by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd of Switzerland. The delivery of the first shipset of Flap Track Fairings comes within […]

Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has signed a contract with Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) for the supply of composite detail aircraft parts. Under the 10-year contract, which was signed today at Dubai Airshow 2019, CTRM will supply Strata with structural composite detail parts [...]

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and Mubadala Investment Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Strata Manufacturing, today reached the manufacturing landmark of producing one million N95 masks in Strata’s Al Ain facility. The collaboration is providing critical personal protective equipment (PPE) for the UAE’s front line health workers, while transforming the country into an international exporter of respirator masks to […]

Strata and Mubadala Healthcare collaborate to create multiple medical supplies to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Mubadala Healthcare and Strata Manufacturing (Strata), Mubadala’s composite aero-structures manufacturing company, are collaborating to manufacture essential medical supplies and support the fight against COVID-19, utilizing additive manufacturing to produce intubation capsule, face shields and ear guards. The cooperation is […]

DUBAI, 30 January, 2020 - Homegrown UAE aviation and aerospace products made and delivered across the world by Strata to some of the industry’s biggest players, including Boeing and Airbus, will now carry the UAE Nation Brand’s logo and ‘Make it Happen’ slogan. Strata and the UAE Nation Brand also announced that the logo and [...]

The Al Ain-based aero-structure manufacturer and Italy’s leading Aerospace product technology firm enrich partnership with new MOU to develop and fabricate composite structures for major OEM programmes Dubai, UAE – 24 December, 2019: Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, and Leonardo S.p.A., have extended [...]

The Al Ain-based aero-structure manufacturer and Spain’s Grupo Aeronáutico Zona Centro sign five-year supplier contract for metallic bonded and CNC machined detail aircraft parts. Al Ain, UAE – 20 November, 2019: Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has signed a contract with Grupo Aeronáutico [...]

The Al Ain-based aero-structure manufacturer and Germany-based aerospace manufacturer sign five-year MoU Al Ain, UAE – 18 November, 2019: Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Premium AEROTEC, the German aerospace manufacturing leader, for the supply of metallic [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, marks its 10th anniversary this month. The company is forecasting further diversification within its client and product portfolio, founded on a decade of successfully manufacturing parts for leaders in the global aerospace industry, and is today recognised as a key enabler to Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification ambition.

Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has successfully delivered its first shipset of Empennage Ribs for the 777X, the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet produced by Boeing. The announcement, made during Dubai Airshow 2019, follows the landmark agreement between the two comapnies signed [...]

As part of the UAE’s contribution as the host country of the upcoming UNIDO General Conference, Strata highlights the vital role of women in the manufacturing sector The ‘Gender Hub’ is part of the joint UAE-UNIDO Exhibition that will be opened during the Eighteenth Session of the General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development [...]

Almost 90% per cent of Strata’s national workforce are women Al Ain, UAE – 28 August 2019: Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, celebrates Emirati Women’s Day by highlighting the integral role three different Emirati women play in the company. Those leading icons also represent a [...]

Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, is to expand its current manufacturing facilities to on board the assembly of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner vertical fins. The modifications to Strata’s existing facility at Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park follow an agreement signed by the two aircraft manufacturers [...]

Al Ain-based aero-structure manufacturer to make flap track fairings for the world’s first ‘Super Versatile Jet’ Al Ain, UAE – 20 May, 2019: Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has extended its agreement with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd to cover a new composite work package for [...]

Al Ain-based aerospace manufacturer kicks off month-long youth outreach programme in partnership with Think Science and the Tawteen 360°Student Forum Al Ain, UAE – 10 March 2019: Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has participated in a nationwide outreach programme to further empower UAE youth [...]

Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has reinforced its commitment to expanding opportunities for Emiratis in the manufacturing sector with the graduation of the latest cohort of its Composite Aerostructures Training Program. The specialised programme equips students with necessary skills to contribute to Strata’s vision [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, is set to collaborate with UAE-based DGWorld (Digi Robotics Technologies) to implement a robotics system within Strata’s manufacturing processes. The agreement enables Strata to automate the company’s operations assembly unit, including drilling, reaming and countersinking — activities that [...]

DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, has been selected by Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, to provide Fourth Party Logistics (4PL) services spanning its entire supply chain. The five-year agreement aims to minimize Strata Manufacturing’s shipment times [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, has successfully completed the industrialization of the Airbus A350-900 elongated Flap Support Fairings (eFSFs) modification for Belgian aerospace company, Sociétés Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aéronautiques (SABCA).The new eFSFs are designed to further optimize the aerodynamics, resulting in lower fuel [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), has signed a Cooperation Agreement (CA) with Dema SpA, the Italian aerospace company headquartered in Naples. The agreement will enable Strata and Dema SpA to create a roadmap that will enable both companies to transfer knowledge and [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, has announced the successful completion of the manufacturing process for the redesigned Airbus A330 Flap Track Fairing. The process was conceived and spearheaded by a team of Emirati engineers who tested the new product at Strata’s state-of-the-art facilities in [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has signed an agreement to manufacture Belly Fairings for the PC-24, a twin-engine business jet produced by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd of Switzerland. The announcement was made at the Global Aerospace Summit being held in Abu Dhabi from the [...]

Abu Dhabi is hosting the fourth Global Aerospace Summit – a landmark event which continues to grow the Emirate as an international hub for the aerospace industry. The Summit represents an important opportunity for leaders in the private, public, and non-governmental sectors to come together to advance partnerships, explore groundbreaking technologies and demonstrate capabilities. In [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, today announced a new contract award with Boeing [NYSE: BA], to manufacture composite empennage ribs for Boeing’s new 777X airplane. The agreement, announced at the Global Aerospace Summit, is Strata’s first contracted statement of work for the [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, has signed a mutual collaboration agreement with the University Leadership Council (ULC), the leading non-profit organization engaged in human capital enhancement in the UAE. The agreement creates an opportunity to foster joint educational and capacity building initiatives, bringing together [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has revealed key business highlights for 2017 as it continues to make its mark on the global aerospace supply chain and contribute towards Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification plans. The Al Ain-based business is seeking to reinforce its position [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), has completed delivery of its first set of A350-900 inboard flaps to Airbus. Airbus selected Strata to manufacture the A350-900 inboard flap in 2015. Located along the trailing edge of the wings, the inboard flaps are positioned next [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale (AAA), a key player in the aerospace industry for on-site operations, working on all civil, military and business aircrafts. The MoU will enable Strata and AAA [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, today announced that it has completed the (Nadcap) periodic Audit for Non-Destructive Testing with Zero Findings for the fifth time in a row. Strata was awarded the Nadcap accreditation on NDT after successfully completing the auditing process that evaluates [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, today announced that Ismail Abdulla has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ismail Abdulla served as Deputy CEO, and replaces Badr Al-Olama, as CEO of Strata who has been in the role since 2012. Al-Olama recently returned [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, will be at Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial trade event, held from April 24 to 28 in Hannover, Germany to showcase how it will support the transformation of manufacturing in the UAE with the landmark plan to build [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company, wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, and ACITURRI AERONÁUTICA S.L., a tier 1 supplier for aeronautic industry OEM’s, and a family-run company owned by Clemente Zarate family, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on contributing to the advancement of the global aerospace [...]

2016 witnessed Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala, reinforcing its position as an inspiring Emirati success story that is contributing to the realization of Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030. Commenting on its achievements, Ismail Ali Abdulla, Deputy CEO of Strata, said: “Since its integration, Strata understood the [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company, wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, and Reliance Defence Limited (RDL), a wholly owned Subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure Limited, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced aerospace manufacturing capabilities between India and the United Arab Emirates. The agreement continues to deepen [...]

Three of the biggest global players in industrial equipment manufacturing and aviation - Siemens AG, Strata Manufacturing PJSC and Etihad Airways - are to work together to develop the first 3D-printed parts for aircraft interiors in the Middle East and North Africa. The partnership aims to revolutionize the aerospace industry, leveraging additive manufacturing, known as [...]

The latest batch of talented graduates from Strata’s Aerostructures Training Program now means that over half of its employees are UAE National talent, supporting the national ambition of building a global aerospace hub in Abu Dhabi’s eastern city of Al Ain. The milestone was announced during a graduation ceremony held at the UAE University campus [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company, wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, announced today that it has delivered its first shipset of A350 – 1000 Flap Support Fairings (FSFs), from its contract with Saab, to Airbus. The first shipset was delivered through Saab business unit Saab Aerostructures to Airbus, following the [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, celebrated the successful completion of the First Article Inspection (FAI) of Aileron and Flap Track Fairing (FTF) shipsets for the Airbus A330neo. In 2015, Strata was awarded the sole supplier contract to provide ailerons to Airbus for the A330 [...]

14 July 2016, Farnborough, United Kingdom – Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, announced that it has been awarded a multi-year contract by Boeing to manufacture vertical fins for the 787 Dreamliner family. The agreement, announced at the Farnborough Air Show, further expands the organization’s [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, announced that it has been awarded two contracts to manufacture additional composite components and completed major assemblies for Airbus. The combined deals, valued at more than USD $1 billion, will see Strata become a source for Airbus A320 Horizontal [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, showcased the UAE’s aerospace ambitions at the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology. The advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing facility participated in Hannover Messe, which was held in Germany from April 25 to 29. Strata was among 10 UAE [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, was a platinum sponsor of the third annual UAE-UK Pioneers Forum held in London, UK on 12 March, 2016. Arranged by the UAE Embassy in the United Kingdom, the forum gave students studying in the United Kingdom and European [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala, today announced key business highlights for 2015 as the company continues to focus on expanding its presence across the aerospace industry through the development of local and global supply chains and the expansion of its client base. Strata’s revenue for 2015 [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, was recognized with the Bridge of Excellence Award at the 2016 AmCham Abu Dhabi Excellence Awards Gala. The Award recognizes an organization that demonstrates commitment to cross-border business alliances between the United Arab Emirates and the United States, and [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, was an official sponsor of the 11th Al Ain Air Championship at the Al Ain International Airport this weekend, December 17-19. During the event, Strata showcased a variety of composite aero-structure parts it manufactures for global partners, including the [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, announced today it has set up a new Research & Development (R&D) unit to offer support of its growing portfolio of products and capabilities and to drive the long-term competitiveness through the development of breakthrough technologies. The primary mission [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, participated in the Al Ain Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Forum and Exhibition that was held from October 27-28, 2015. The forum, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, seeks to engage with the Emirati community [...]

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to partner in the advancement and skill development of UAE National talent. In line with UAE Vision 2021 and Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, the partnership will aim [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the composite aerostructures manufacturing facility wholly-owned by Mubadala Development Company, announced it has been awarded a contract to manufacture Airbus A350-1000 Flap Support Fairings (FSFs) from Swedish company Saab Aerostructures. The contract marks the first time Strata works with SAAB Aerostructures. The two companies will work together through 2023. At the [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC, a composite aerostructures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, announced today that it has been awarded the sole supplier contract to provide aileron assemblies to Airbus for the A330 and A330neo, the latest aircraft in the A330 family with extended flight range and increased fuel efficiency . Under the contract, [...]

Strata Manufacturing PJSC, a composite aerostructures manufacturing facility, wholly owned by Mubadala Development Company, today announced the signing of its first international outsourcing agreement that will subcontract its ATR vertical fin and rudder programs to GSE Industria Aeronautica srl in Italy. This deal represents a significant milestone for Strata, whereby new capabilities will be developed [...]