Lufthansa Technik already has a significant presence in Shannon, Co Clare
Lufthansa Technik plans a €28 million investment in its new aircraft engine repair operation which officially opens in Celbridge today.
The Mobile Engine Services facility has been established for the service and repair of engines for airline and aviation leasing companies from Ireland and across the EMEA region.
The new custom-built operation already employs 30 highly skilled personnel, with plans to more than double this number to 65 within the next two years, as the business grows.
Lufthansa Technik already has a significant presence in Shannon, Co Clare.
Michael Malewski, CEO of LTTS, said the decision to base the new repair operation in Celbridge was due to the availability of skilled personnel.
Speaking on TuesdaMr. Malewski commented "The aviation industry is rebuilding at pace following the significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the sector.
"Our business is focused on supporting our customers by growing our own capabilities and product offering.
"Today's announcement is good news for the aviation sector and good news for Kildare, as we actively look to invest in and expand our operation with more recruitment underway for both technical and administrative staff, " he added.
Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan commented: "The recent and very welcome investment of €28M in Celbridge by Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon, the Irish subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG represents a continued confidence in the Irish economy and it’s workforce by the international community.
“This investment also is continued evidence of this country’s standing in the international investment market and is a response to Ireland’s competition in the high-tech business area.
"At a crucial time of intense international competition, the investment is positive, welcome and constructive.
“This is also an important vote of confidence in the skills of the Irish workforce and the very high standards required at this level.” he concluded.
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