ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 57 Industry News €50M Investment in New 4-Bay Aircraft Maintenance Hangar & Engineering Academy Ryanair, Europe's No.1 low fares airline, recently announced that it has submitted a planning application for a major expansion of its engineering operations at Shannon Airport, to become Ryanair's largest aircraft maintenance facility in Ireland. This €50m investment will include a new 4-bay aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar at Shannon Airport, further strengthening Ryanair's long-standing maintenance and engineering operations. Ryanair currently operates a 3-bay aircraft maintenance hangar at Shannon Airport, supporting over 200 high-skilled, high-paid mechanics and engineering jobs. The new MRO hangar will Industry News Creating over 400 high skilled jobs at Shannon Airport. form a key part of Ryanair's ongoing investment in aircraft maintenance, operational resilience and engineering training across its network. In particular, this exciting new project, supported by Enterprise Ireland, will include a new Ryanair Engineering Academy, which will see the creation of 80 new apprenticeship roles and support the training of over 400 additional aircraft mechanics between 2027 and 2031, further supporting local employment. Subject to planning approval, Ryanair expects construction to commence in early 2027, with the new facility expected to enter operation in late 2028. Ryanair CEO, Eddie Wilson, said: "Ryanair is delighted to announce a €50m investment in Shannon Airport for a new 4-bay aircraft maintenance hangar and Engineering Academy. This project is about jobs, skills and growth. Shannon already plays an important role in maintaining Ryanair's fleet, and this expansion will create hundreds of highly skilled engineering jobs while training the next generation of aircraft mechanics in Ireland. This major new facility will not only increase Ryanair's aircraft maintenance capacity at Shannon but will also include a new Engineering Academy, providing dedicated training facilities for up to 80 apprentices, training over 400 mechanics between 2027 and 2031." PEMCO Appoints Jason Walker as New Sales Manager PEMCO has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Jason Walker as its new Sales Manager, bringing extensive experience across the electrical, construction and building materials sectors. Jason joins PEMCO with a strong background in sales and business development, having worked across a range of industries including electrical wholesale, building materials, construction, plumbing and health & safety. Throughout his career, he has developed a proven track record in building and maintaining customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and growing key accounts. His experience working closely with electrical wholesalers, buying groups and distributors also gives him a strong understanding of the sector and the importance of delivering a high level of service while developing longterm customer partnerships. In his new role at PEMCO, Jason will focus on supporting the company's customers, strengthening existing relationships and identifying new opportunities for business growth. jason.walker@pemco.ie Tel: 087 7473963 Jason Walker, Sales Manager, PEMCO.
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