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UPCOMING FACILITY

construction for the administration building.
Thomas Kralinski, State Secretary of Saxony
of Deutsche Aircraft, added, “The Saxon State
Ministry for Economics, Labour and Transport
is providing support for this project and I am
pleased to announce that the preparatory
construction work at Leipzig/Halle Airport has
officially started. I would like to extend my best
wishes to Deutsche Aircraft and all its partners
for a swift and successful construction process
for the new Leipzig hangar.”
Deutsche Aircraft is prioritizing digitalization,
aiming for 100% paperless production. Automat-
ed, driverless transport systems and innovative
IT solutions enhance efficiency and precision,
creating a modern, appealing workplace.
The Final Assembly Line, together with the
flight readiness hangar, logistics center, and
administration building, will cover an area of
around 62,000 square meters. The intention
is to produce forty-eight D328eco aircraft per
year and between 250 and 350 jobs will be cre-
ated in the region

ST Engineering begins The 167,000 sq ft hangar,

construction of Third MRO featuring two bays capable of
servicing wide-body aircraft, is

Hangar in Pensacola projected to add 500,000 man-
hours annually.

T Engineering initiated the construc-
Stion of its third aircraft maintenance
hangar at Pensacola International
Airport today, signifying progress in
its expansion strategy. The 167,000 sq
ft hangar, featuring two bays capable
of servicing widebody aircraft, will
enhance operational capabilities. Upon
completion in the second half of 2026,
it is projected to add 500,000 man-
hours annually.
The newly constructed hangar is
integral to ST Engineering’s planned air-
frame Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
(MRO) complex in Pensacola, slated to
include four hangar facilities. Upon full
completion, the complex is expected to
create over 1,700 jobs. Funding for the
project involves contributions from ST
Engineering, Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc.,
the City of Pensacola, Escambia County,
ST Engineering collaborates with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to power Pensacola hangars the State of Florida, and other state and
sustainably through SolarTogether. federal entities.

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