Prestwick aircraft repair facility to benefit from £57m investment - The Herald
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Share An aerospace company has announced a £57 million investment in aircraft maintenance facilities next to Prestwick Airport, which it says will create 150 new jobs over the next five years. GE Aerospace is spending £30 million on the expansion and modernisation of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) site in the South Ayrshire town. This will include the construction of a new 55,000 square foot building. The project is being supported by £27 million from the Ayrshire Growth Deal, along with a planned £6 million investment from Scottish Enterprise. GE Aerospace said the upgrade will boost capacity and "operational flow" at the site, enabling it to better support customers across the firm's commercial MRO network. The work is slated for completion by the first quarter of 2028. The announcement was made on Monday morning, October 12 (Image: Newsquest) Andy Prow, site leader at GE Aerospace in Prestwick, said: "This investment reflects GE Aerospace's commitment to our customers and to the future of our Prestwick site. "By expanding and modernising the facility with the help of government partners, we are improving capacity, operational flow and readiness for future demand, while helping hire and train additional workers from the area." South Ayrshire Council leader Brian Connolly described the investment as a "major milestone" for the Ayrshire Growth Deal, which will...
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