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Broadcast Pro
22-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Strata delivers first UAE-designed radar panel to Thales
Strata led the entire process-from design and development to manufacturing and final testing-meeting Thales' stringent requirements. Strata Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and a key player in the UAE's advanced manufacturing sector, has achieved a major engineering breakthrough with the design and production of the Initial UHF Project (IUP) radar antenna panel. Developed at Stratas Al Ain facility, the panel has now been delivered and approved by Thales Emarat Technologies. The project, part of the Tawazun Economic Programme and backed by Tawazun Council, highlights the UAEs strategic push to enhance local industrial capabilities in defence and high-tech sectors. The newly delivered antenna panel represents Stratas first fully in-house designed and manufactured radar component, showcasing the firm's growing expertise beyond its established focus on composite materials and carbon fibre used in aerospace and satellite applications. Thales Emarat Technologies, a UAE-based subsidiary of Thales, partnered with Strata under the offset initiative to localise production and reinforce national sovereignty in advanced technologies. This collaboration is part of Thales' broader regional strategy, supported by Tawazun Council, to elevate UAE's industrial base. On this occasion, Sara Al Memari, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Strata Manufacturing, commented: 'Our trust in Strata's talented teams and the exceptional capabilities of our engineers has enabled us to contribute significantly by designing the IUP radar antenna panel for Thales Emarat Technologies, becoming the first to leave our mark on this advanced global product. This accomplishment reflects the UAE's ambition to hold a prominent global position, leveraging its growing creative and technical capabilities as we continue our journey in shaping the future.' Sara also extended her gratitude to the project team at Strata, whose engineers and specialists worked across various disciplines to leave a proud Emirati mark in the field of advanced radar and satellite manufacturing. She added: 'It is with immense pride that the radar antenna panel, designed for Thales, bears the Strata Manufacturing emblem.' Abdelhafid Mordi, CEO of Thales Emarat Technologies and Thales in the UAE, stated: 'Thales is proud to be partnered with Strata, a key player in the UAE's industrialisation and localisation efforts. This milestone reflects the UAE's growing sovereignty in advanced manufacturing and technology, and we are excited to see how local capabilities continue to contribute to global innovation. Together, we are shaping the future by empowering local talent and reinforcing the UAE's position as a leader on the world stage.' The IUP antenna panel is the first project fully designed and manufactured by Strata, with substantial contributions from its national engineering talent. The team combined design expertise, engineering excellence, and a spirit of innovation to complete the metallic structures design, meeting Thales rigorous requirements and processes. Strata, based in Al Ain, was chosen to lead the design and manufacturing of this innovative radar panel. The company successfully completed the design phases, manufacturing, and secured approvals from Thales. The panel's construction was finalized in December 2024 and has passed factory acceptance tests. It will be installed at Thales' designated site.
Broadcast Pro
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Broadcast Pro
Strata begins production of Trailing Edges for Pilatus PC-12
The Trailing Edge is a critical wing component responsible for generating lift and managing drag during flight. Strata Manufacturing, wholly owned by the Mubadala Investment Company and a leader in advanced manufacturing in the United Arab Emirates, has completed the delivery and inspection requirements for the first article of the new Trailing Edge package for Pilatus PC-12, The Most Advanced Single-Engine Turboprop Aircraft. In 2024, Strata received Pilatus approval for the new PC-12 package. By the end of Q1 2025, Strata had delivered 59 shipsets, comprising a total of 590 Trailing Edge components. The Trailing Edge is a critical wing component responsible for generating lift and managing drag during flight. Since 2018, Strata has supplied nearly 1,000 shipsets representing more than 26,000 components directly from Al Ain City in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE, to Pilatus in Switzerland. These shipsets cover a wide range of aircraft packages for the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet and PC-12 models. Commenting on the achievement, Sara Al Memari, Acting CEO of Strata, said: 'We are proud of our manufacturing journey with Pilatus. Today, Strata adds another achievement by successfully delivering and certifying the first Trailing Edge package for the Pilatus PC-12. This milestone is a testament to Stratas advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and unwavering commitment to meeting the stringent quality standards of the aerospace sector. It strengthens our spirit of trust, innovation, and perseverance, fueling our ambition to achieve even greater success through our global partnerships.' Roman Emmenegger, Pilatus VP of Manufacturing, stated: 'We are delighted to have received the first set of the new Trailing Edge package for the PC-12, which has successfully passed all inspection and testing requirements. Pilatus is fully committed to expanding its partnership with Strata, a strategic decision driven by their advanced capabilities and dedication to innovation in aerospace manufacturing. We look forward to leveraging Stratas expertise to further enhance the performance of our PC-24 and PC-12 aircraft.' Strata sustained success in the production of composite aircraft structures are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies such as autoclave processing, and the use of advanced lightweight carbon fiber materials that are essential in enhancing aircraft performance and efficiency. Since the beginning of its collaboration with Pilatus in 2018, Strata has been entrusted with the production of several major work packages, including: Flap Track Fairings, Belly Fairings, Bullet Fairings, Tail Cones, Pylon Fairings, Internal Floor Panels, and Cockpit Interior Panels for the PC-24, as well as Interior and now Trailing Edge components for the PC-12.
Al Etihad
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Al Etihad
Strata produces and delivers 100,000 aerostructure components
19 May 2025 21:38 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), owned by 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 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 Ali Abdulla, Executive Director of UAE Clusters unit within Mubadala's UAE Investments platform and Managing Director of Strata, made the announcement during the "Make it in the Emirates – 2025." He said: 'Strata has recorded a significant increase in the number of aircraft components marked 'Made with Pride in the UAE.' Today, nearly 30 per cent of wide body aircrafts and business jets worldwide are flying with parts manufactured in the UAE, from Al Ain Region.''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.''Our team is highly skilled, committed, and trusted by the leading aircraft manufacturers. We are proud that 67 per cent of our workforce are UAE nationals and out of which 87 per cent 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 per cent of components and assemblies being single-sourced manufactures exclusively at Strata and delivered to the global partners. Make it in the Emirates Continue full coverage
