Bombardier expands Biggin Hill site with new paint facility

Bombardier has confirmed it has made significant progress in the construction of its new 51,000 ft² paint facility at the London Biggin Hill Service Centre. The project has already completed essential groundwork and foundation stages, with the steel hangar structure advancing and cladding work underway. This latest development further enhances the centre’s growing reputation as a key aerospace hub in the region.

The facility, designed with two bays, is expected to employ over 50 skilled paint technicians and will complement the existing 250,000 ft² service centre. This larger site already supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, aircraft modifications, and avionics upgrades for Bombardier Global, Challenger and Learjet aircraft. With completion scheduled for the second half of 2026, the new paint hangar will offer customers a full-service experience in one location.

On July 4, Peter Fortune, Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill, visited the centre to observe the ongoing developments and meet with Bombardier staff. He remarked on the company’s investment in the borough, stating: “It is exciting to see their commitment to developing in Bromley with the construction of their new paint facility, creating more local jobs and opportunities…”

Sander Podgoric, General Manager of the service centre, also highlighted the facility’s importance to the local economy and Bombardier’s clients: “The addition of the new paint facility…ensuring they have a complete maintenance experience to help keep their aircraft in the air.”

Beyond the paint facility, the site has seen other significant updates. In 2024, Bombardier and F/LIST opened a modern 700 ft² material lounge, offering clients access to one of the most comprehensive interior material collections across the company’s global network. Additionally, more than 3,000 solar panels have been installed on the facility’s roof, underscoring Bombardier’s commitment to sustainability. A new line maintenance station has also been established at Farnborough Airport, extending AOG and light maintenance services to a broader client base.

Since its opening in 2017 and expansion in 2022, the London Biggin Hill Service Centre has become a vital economic and strategic asset for Bombardier and the surrounding area.