Ryanair has commenced construction of its new €40 million (US$42 million) aircraft maintenance facility at Dublin Airport. The state-of-the-art four-bay hangar will create over 200 highly skilled and well-paid jobs for engineers and mechanics, supporting the airline’s expanding fleet.
Spanning 120,000 ft², the facility will accommodate both heavy and line maintenance for Ryanair’s growing fleet of new-technology 737-8200 “Gamechanger” aircraft. These aircraft are designed to improve efficiency, carrying 4% more passengers while reducing CO2 emissions by 16% and noise pollution by 40%.
In addition to supporting a more environmentally efficient fleet, Ryanair’s new Dublin hangar will be one of the most sustainable maintenance facilities in the EU. It will incorporate gas absorption heat pumps, cutting energy consumption by up to 35%.
Ryanair’s Chief Operating Officer, Neal McMahon, stated that the new maintenance facility at Dublin Airport represents a significant investment in the airline’s operations.
He highlighted that the state-of-the-art hangar will not only support the maintenance of Ryanair’s expanding fleet, he also emphasised the environmental benefits of the facility, describing it as one of the most sustainable hangars in Europe, designed to enhance efficiency while reducing CO2 emissions and noise levels
