In addition to the interior, the focus is as well on the factory as a building for the production of these new products. It is seen as a blueprint for further "Decarb Factories", in which in the future not only the building will be operated more emission-free according to standardizable guideline, but also a CO2-neutral production of further products will take place, such as medical products and food.

Alongside aps, a number of renowned companies such as Boeing, Siemens, BMW, Bosch, Toyota, Thales, Meyer Werft or the Aachen-based rail company Talbot, as well as several research institutes, have come together in Aachen to conceptualize the "Decarb Factory" according to a "cross-industry" approach. This is a significant milestone for aps, as it marks the first step for us into the realm of aircraft parts production. 

We are extremely excited to be part of such an innovative and sustainable project that, at its very core, builds on a forward-thinking vision for the future. The aim is to develop and establish the first "Decarb Factory" in North Rhine-Westphalia, Western Germany.  This mindset aligns perfectly with aps' philosophy, as our company is passionately advocating for the lasting future of aviation. For this reason, we particularly welcome the choice of factory location, as it fell on Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL), just a stone's throw from where aps is located. The choice was also very appropriate: at a time when flying is being rethought, the airport is also positioning itself as a center of innovation and a reallaboratory. In addition to its involvement in research on the topic of SkyCabs, MGL is leading the way as an innovation airport and "smart airport" in the major future topics of climate protection and digitalization.  

The project is led by the Germany Emirati Institute and supported by the UAE and the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.