Brussels Airport and Safran have begun construction of a major extension to the Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels facility, reinforcing the airport’s position as a leading European aerospace and maintenance hub. The project will add more than 15,000m² of new infrastructure dedicated to the maintenance of aircraft engine modules, helping Safran meet rising global demand for engine repair and overhaul services.
The expansion builds on the maintenance centre inaugurated in 2024, which specialises in servicing CFM LEAP engines used on the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX families. Once completed, the new facility will allow Safran to separately maintain individual engine modules, each containing thousands of components. This approach is expected to accelerate repair turnaround times, improve operational efficiency and increase maintenance capacity.
The development will include a workshop covering almost 12,000m², more than 3,000m² of office space and a multi-storey car park with 380 spaces. By 2028, the site is expected to process up to 1,500 engine modules annually, significantly strengthening Safran’s global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network.
Around 250 additional jobs will be created, adding to the highly skilled aerospace workforce already based at Brussels Airport. Safran’s decision to expand in Brussels reflects both its long-standing presence at the airport and the expertise that has been developed on-site over many years.
For Brussels Airport, the project represents another milestone in the growth of its aeronautical ecosystem. The airport continues to attract major industrial and aviation investments, reinforcing its role as a strategic economic engine for Belgium and an important centre for aerospace activity in Europe.
As airlines worldwide seek greater maintenance capacity to support growing fleets and new-generation aircraft, the expanded Safran facility will play an increasingly important role in keeping engines in service while supporting the long-term development of both the company and Brussels Airport.
