Philippines-based Dornier Technology is expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities at Clark International Airport to handle increased heavy maintenance on Airbus A320-family aircraft.
The company recently received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), authorizing it to perform heavy maintenance on both A320neo and A320ceo models. This approval supplements existing certifications from regulators in the Philippines, Indonesia, and South Korea.
Located at Clark Airport outside Manila, Dornier Technology conducts airframe base maintenance there and operates nine line maintenance stations across the country, including Bohol, Caticlan, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Kalibo, Manila, and Puerto Princesa.
The expansion aims to support additional maintenance lines amid growing demand. Dornier Technology, which employs nearly 200 people, plans to increase its workforce to 250. Clark’s logistics infrastructure, including import and export capabilities, supports the expanded MRO operations.
The company has secured line maintenance contracts with Korean carriers Air Busan, Air Seoul, and Jeju Air, following a rebound in passenger traffic from Korea.