Lufthansa Technik Philippines, a joint venture of Lufthansa Technik AG and Philippine aviation service provider MacroAsia Corporation recently announced the official opening of a new hangar that will supplement the existing seven maintenance lines by an additional three lines. The announcement was made in a festive ceremony at the airport of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The newly added fourth hangar in total will increase the overhaul capacities of Lufthansa Technik Philippines by up to 20 percent and will also provide work for at least an additional 275 employees.
The parking spaces of the new hangar can be configured according to the need of providing overhaul services to the aircraft. The hanger can fit either four narrow-body aircraft, or one wide-body aircraft and two narrow-body aircraft. Alternatively, an Airbus A380 can also be accommodated in the newly commissioned hangar. The completion of the 9,000 square meter hangar was initially planned for September 2020 but later faced delays due to the Corona pandemic.
“This is a very special milestone for Lufthansa Technik Philippines in the 22nd year of our existence. It marks a transition from some of the most difficult times we have experienced as a company due to the pandemic to the current phase of noticeable recovery. This is concrete, tangible evidence that we see clearer skies ahead of us,” says Elmar Lutter, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Technik Philippines.