The 167,000 sq ft hangar, featuring two bays capable of servicing wide-body aircraft, is projected to add 500,000 man-hours annually
ST Engineering initiated the construction 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 airframe 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, the State of Florida, and other state and federal entities.
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves said, “The new hangar will contribute significant economic benefits for Pensacola and the surrounding region through the creation of quality jobs and increased demand for goods and services. We look forward to the continued partnership with ST Engineering that will help to position Pensacola as a regional center of excellence for the aviation MRO industry.”
Jeffrey Lam, President of Commercial Aerospace, ST Engineering, stated, “We continue to look to the future with the construction of our third hangar in Pensacola that will expand our airframe MRO capacity, allowing us to better meet our customers’ growing maintenance needs, drive business growth and strengthen our presence in the region. The new hangar also underscores our longstanding commitment to contribute to the progress of Pensacola’s aviation MRO industry and the region’s economic growth. We are very thankful for the continued support from the City of Pensacola and the State of Florida as we see our MRO complex project through to fruition.”
As part of its commitment to enhanced environmental sustainability, ST Engineering has collaborated with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to mitigate the carbon emissions associated with its hangar operations and meet its energy requirements. Through FPL’s SolarTogether program, renewable energy sourced from an offsite solar farm is supplied to ST Engineering’s Pensacola hangars. Additionally, the hangars incorporate green and smart technology elements, including light harvesting skylights to reduce electricity usage and integrated vertical lift machines to optimize operational efficiency.
Timothy McBride, ST Engineering North America President, said, “Our expansion in Pensacola aligns with the Group’s commitment to invest in its core business and is poised to strengthen our aerospace MRO network in the U.S. and globally. As we deepen our partnership with the City of Pensacola and play a major role in its growth, we look forward to facilitating job creation in the community and strengthening Northwest Florida’s status as a national hub for the aviation industry.”
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ST Engineering is a global technology, defense and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defense and public security segments. ST Engineering currently operates airframe MRO facilities in Mobile, Alabama, and San Antonio, Texas.
