MANILA (XINHUA) – Germany’s flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to build a second hangar in the Philippines, as part of its expansion plans in the Southeast Asia region, said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual yesterday.
Pascual said the plan was discussed during a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Lufthansa’s managers in Berlin where Marcos was on a working visit.
The new hangar will be located at Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, north of Manila, said Pascual, adding that the USD150- million project, which will cover two hectares of leased land and accommodate at least two Airbus A380s, is set to be constructed in two years.
Lufthansa’s first hangar in the Philippines, a 23-hectare technical base, was built in the 1980s at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila.
The German carrier currently employs 2,800 mechanics, engineers, and support personnel in the Philippines, providing various services, from light to heavy maintenance checks to major modifications, cabin reconfiguration, and lease return checks.
