Lufthansa Technik officially broke ground on a 55,000m² Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, on 29 June 2026. The three-digit million-euro project, managed by Lufthansa Technik Portugal, will specialize in engine parts and aircraft component repair, addressing rising MRO demand in Europe. Operations are expected to commence in summer 2028, creating up to 700 highly skilled aviation jobs. The site, located near Porto, will feature state-of-the-art MRO technologies and support the Lufthansa Group’s strategic expansion in Portugal amid its pursuit of a stake in TAP Air Portugal. This marks the first dedicated MRO site for Lufthansa Technik Portugal, transitioning from its interim training facility to certified maintenance work under EASA Part-145.