Lufthansa Technik Malta expands with new hangar for 787 Dreamliner maintenance

Lufthansa Technik Malta, the European Centre of Excellence for wide-body base maintenance within the Lufthansa Technik network, is set to expand its facilities and increase capacity. From autumn 2026, a new 6,400 metre² hangar will be dedicated to base maintenance services, particularly cabin modifications for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

As a Boeing-licensed service centre, Lufthansa Technik is the only MRO provider worldwide authorised to both engineer and implement 787 cabin modifications. The modern facility will accommodate one wide-body aircraft, while three additional parking spots will be created for narrow-body aircraft. This expansion will generate approximately 70 new jobs.

The signing of the expansion agreement was officially recognised by Lufthansa Technik on Wednesday, March 12, alongside representatives from Malta’s political and business sectors. Harald Gloy, Chief Operating Officer at Lufthansa Technik, emphasised the significance of the development, stating that it strengthens the company’s global network. He noted that, in addition to the recent construction of new facilities in Portugal and Canada, this project marks another milestone in Lufthansa Technik’s corporate strategy. Gloy highlighted that Lufthansa Technik Malta will be the first location worldwide to carry out 787 Dreamliner cabin modifications as a Boeing-licensed service centre, creating new opportunities for customers and skilled employment in Malta.

Once completed, the new hangar will be integrated with existing facilities, giving Lufthansa Technik Malta a total of four hangars capable of servicing nearly all commercial Airbus aircraft, except the A380, as well as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Construction is expected to take approximately 18 months, with the facility becoming operational in autumn 2026.