What Happened
German Carrier Expands European Maintenance Presence
Lufthansa Technik has begun construction of a new 55,000m² MRO facility in Portugal, dedicated to the repair of engine parts and aircraft components. The facility will fall under Lufthansa Technik Portugal and is expected to create up to 700 new jobs in the aviation industry. Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr highlighted the company’s longstanding relationship with Portugal, including seven Lufthansa Group airline brands operating 353 weekly flights to Portuguese destinations. The investment is part of a broader commitment to Portugal, which includes a new TravelTech and AI Hub and a help alliance entity. This development was first reported by AeroTime.