An aircraft standing in the open is depreciating
In Gulf conditions, an unprotected airframe is under continuous attack. Surface temperatures on a parked aircraft climb far beyond ambient, cycling every day between extreme heat and overnight cooling. Paint chalks and fades. Seals harden. Composite and interior materials degrade.
Airborne sand finds its way into control surfaces, hinge points, intakes and pitot systems. Coastal humidity and salt-laden air accelerate corrosion in exactly the places that are most expensive to put right. None of this appears on a single inspection. It accumulates quietly and then arrives all at once as a maintenance bill, or as a downgraded valuation at point of sale.
For an aircraft between operational cycles, awaiting sale, or based in the region seasonally, where it sits is a genuine asset-management decision.
Protected storage, with the airframe under someone’s responsibility
Dolphin Air provides covered hangar storage and supervised outdoor parking inside the airport perimeter at Sharjah International Airport. Aircraft move directly between apron and hangar with no public-road transit and no additional handling exposure.
Hangar allocation is confirmed against your specific airframe dimensions and dates rather than sold as a generic slot. Every aircraft on site is under documented custody. We know which airframe is where, who authorised each movement, and who has had access to it.
Service capability
Covered hangar storage
Protection from direct UV, thermal cycling, sand ingress and precipitation for aircraft in extended storage.
Supervised outdoor parking
Controlled-access apron positions for transient aircraft and airframes that do not require covered storage.
Access control
Facility entry is supervised and documented. Third-party contractors work under our control, not unattended.
Fire-safety standards
Hangar layout, storage practice and contractor operations are managed against defined fire-safety requirements.
Flexible terms
From overnight and transient parking through to seasonal and multi-year storage arrangements.
Movement coordination
Positioning, towing and repositioning handled by our team in coordination with your crew or handler.
Service details
Specifics vary by airframe, scope and current facility activity. We confirm the detail against your requirement on enquiry.
Location
U Building, Sharjah International Airport – SAIF Zone, Sharjah, UAE
Access
Direct airside access, with no public-road transit between apron and hangar
Aircraft types
Business jets, turboprops and narrow-body commercial aircraft, subject to dimensional fit
Storage options
Covered hangar storage and supervised outdoor apron parking
Terms
Transient / overnight, short-term, seasonal, and long-term storage
Confirmation
Availability and fit confirmed per airframe on enquiry
Frequently asked
Yes. We provide covered hangar storage for aircraft that need protection from the elements during extended storage, and supervised outdoor apron parking for transient aircraft or airframes where covered storage is not required. Many clients move between the two depending on season and operational pattern.
We handle business jets, turboprops and narrow-body commercial aircraft. Because usable hangar capacity depends on current occupancy and on the specific dimensions of your airframe, we confirm fit on an aircraft-by-aircraft basis. Contact operations with your type, registration and required dates.
There is no fixed minimum. We accommodate overnight and transient parking as readily as multi-year storage arrangements. Terms are set against the duration and service level you actually need.
Yes. Aircraft in storage can undergo scheduled and unscheduled work on site. Third-party maintenance providers may work on your aircraft within our facility under our access-control and safety procedures.
The facility sits inside the airport perimeter with controlled entry. Aircraft movements are supervised and documented, and contractor access is managed rather than open. Ownership and movement details are treated as confidential.
Other services at our facility
Aircraft Refinishing & Painting
Full exterior stripping, surface preparation, corrosion control and livery application.
B737 & A320 Base Maintenance
Scheduled base maintenance for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family aircraft, under cover at Sharjah International Airport – SAIF Zone.
Aviation Shops & Commercial Spaces for Rent
Workshops, offices and storage units for lease inside the SAIF Zone aviation cluster.
Discuss your aircraft or facility requirement
Speak directly with our operations team about hangar availability, base maintenance, or commercial space at Sharjah International Airport.