Lufthansa Technik officially broke ground on 29 June 2026 for a 55,000m² Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. The €309 million investment, executed by wholly owned subsidiary Lufthansa Technik Portugal, targets engine parts and aircraft component repair at a scale previously absent in the region. Operations launch in 2028 following full completion by end-2027, creating up to 700 highly qualified aviation jobs. This expansion strengthens Lufthansa Group’s global MRO network, complementing recent developments like the Clark International Airport base maintenance facility in the Philippines. The site integrates latest technologies to position Portugal as a European reference point for MRO services.