FACC, the Austrian aerospace supplier, plans to invest €350 million by 2030 in new technologies and global site expansions to meet rising demand for aircraft components. This includes a €120 million high-tech plant in St. Martin im Innkreis, Upper Austria, on a 20,000 m² site.
The new facility will produce large-scale structural components such as elevators and ailerons for passenger aircraft, doubling aerostructures capacity at the location. It features a dedicated research area for next-generation manufacturing processes and technologies. Construction starts late 2026, with operations from mid-2028 and full completion by end-2029. The plant connects directly to existing Plant 3 for seamless integration.
The expansion supports production ramps for key platforms like the Airbus A350, where FACC currently averages six units monthly, ramping to 7-8, with midterm targets of 12. Each A350 includes €2 million in FACC workshare. The project creates 300 jobs by 2030 at the Upper Austria site.
CEO Robert Machtlinger called it a landmark decision reinforcing FACC’s commitment to the region and role as an innovative partner for existing and future aircraft programs. This aligns with 2025 record revenue of €984.4 million, up from €884.5 million in 2024, and an EBIT rise to €42.3 million. Order backlog exceeds €6 billion, covering over 17,000 aircraft. For 2026, revenue growth of 5-15% is forecast, with Urban Air Mobility contributing €30-40 million.
All three units—Aerostructures, Engines & Nacelles, Cabin Interiors—posted profits in 2025, driven by demand for A350, Boeing 787, and business jets.