General Atomics AeroTec Systems has begun construction of a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Nordholz in Germany, marking the first phase of an investment to expand its aviation capabilities.
The 40,000-m² site, located next to Cuxhaven/Nordholz airfield, will provide additional maintenance capacity for various aircraft types. Four MRO hangar bays are expected to become operational by the end of 2027. The facility will also include training rooms where customers can receive instruction in aircraft maintenance.
The development is expected to create skilled jobs, with the site having the potential to employ more than 100 people in the longer term, depending on customer demand.
General Atomics AeroTec Systems announced the acquisition of the property in July. Construction will be carried out in several phases, with the latest ground-breaking marking the start of structural work on the first phase.
The company estimates that further development could involve long-term investment of more than €50 million. The scale and timing of subsequent construction phases will depend on customer requirements.
