Diehl Aviation has expanded aerospace production capacity at its Dresden site with a new production building for its Supply Systems Strategic Business Segment, as the business marks 80 years of aerospace operations.
“The new building enables us to expand our capabilities and reliably support our customers’ growing demand, while reinforcing Dresden’s importance within Diehl Aviation’s global production network,” said Robert Hellwig, CEO of Diehl Aviation’s Supply Systems Strategic Business Segment.
Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer attended the inauguration ceremony. Minister-President Michael Kretschmer said: “Saxony is a leading hub for innovation and technology in Europe. The aerospace industry has been one of our Free State’s flagship sectors for many years. Thanks to its expertise in electronics and lightweight construction, Saxony provides the perfect environment for cutting-edge research and development. Success stories like that of Diehl Aviation Gilching demonstrate this impressively. Congratulations on 80 years of company history, and here’s to many more successful anniversaries!”
The Supply Systems Strategic Business Segment traces its roots to AOA Apparatebau Gauting, founded in 1946. The business has developed into a supplier of aircraft systems for water, air, fire protection, and oxygen supply, with engineering and manufacturing operations in Dresden and Gilching.
Over eight decades, Supply Systems has expanded from component manufacturing to integrated system solutions. As part of Diehl Aviation’s global organization, it supports aircraft manufacturers worldwide.
The new Dresden production building supports delivery of customer programs and adds capacity for aerospace production.
Source: Diehl Aviation
About Diehl Aviation
Diehl Aviation designs, develops and manufactures aircraft systems and cabin interior products for commercial, business, advanced air mobility, including eVTOL, and military aircraft. Its portfolio includes lavatories, galleys, sidewalls and stowages, as well as air distribution, water and waste systems, lighting, avionics components, and fire protection and safety equipment. Diehl Aviation also provides upgrade and retrofit solutions for in-service aircraft and operates customer service centers worldwide offering technical support, maintenance, spare parts and training. Customers include aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer, along with military partners, airlines and aircraft operators. Diehl Aviation employs more than 5,400 people and operates nearly two dozen sites across Europe, North America and Asia. The division is headquartered in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Diehl Aviation includes Diehl Aerospace, a joint venture with Thales that focuses on avionics and cabin systems. The business covers OEM, aftermarket upgrades and related services.