Lufthansa Technik officially broke ground on a 55,000-square-meter Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, on 29 June 2026. The site, operated by wholly owned subsidiary Lufthansa Technik Portugal, will specialize in engine parts and aircraft component repair, creating up to 700 aviation jobs. Operations are projected to begin in 2028, with completion expected by end of 2027. This first dedicated engine and component repair hub for the subsidiary marks a major expansion of Lufthansa Technik’s European capabilities, strengthening its global MRO network and enhancing regional capacity to meet growing operator demand for aircraft maintenance services.