EirTrade has received full planning permission from Mayo County Council to significantly expand its facility at Ireland West Airport Knock, strengthening its aircraft disassembly and maintenance capabilities.
The development will extend the company’s existing 2,100 m² site with a new 10,500 m² facility designed to increase capacity for engine and airframe disassembly, as well as EASA Part 145-line maintenance services. Central to the expansion will be a new aircraft hangar capable of accommodating one narrow-body aircraft, with the necessary space and configuration to support airframe disassembly and MRO operations.
The expanded site will also include dedicated workshop and crating areas, high-bay very narrow aisle (VNA) racking, bulk storage and specialised engine storage facilities, enabling EirTrade to enhance operational efficiency and logistics capabilities.
Steven Trowell, Senior Vice President – Maintenance & Disassembly at EirTrade Aviation, said the project builds on the company’s recent relocation of its engine disassembly facility to Knock in November 2025. The new development will allow EirTrade to consolidate a broad range of services at a single location.
According to Trowell, the expanded site will enable the company to offer integrated support to customers, combining aircraft maintenance, airframe disassembly and engine teardown services in one facility. In addition, the site will support asset management, parts trading and leasing activities, supported by a dedicated on-site parts inventory. The increased capacity reflects EirTrade’s aim to strengthen its ability to support aircraft operators, owners and lessors worldwide.
The design of the facility has been developed to meet operational requirements while also addressing airside and runway constraints at Ireland West Airport. Sustainability considerations are also central to the project, with plans for a high-performance building envelope and a large solar panel installation intended to exceed environmental and regulatory standards.
