The company has submitted a planning application to significantly expand its engineering works at Shannon Airport.
Ryanair has announced plans to build a new multi-bay aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hangar at Shannon Airport, as part of a €50 million investment that will also create 400 new jobs.
The company has already submitted a planning application for a major expansion of its engineering operations at Shannon Airport, which, once completed, will be Ryanair’s largest aircraft maintenance center in Ireland.
Plans are subject to approval, but once they go ahead construction is likely to begin in 2027 and the new facility will be operational by late 2028. The airline currently operates a three-site aircraft maintenance facility in Shannon, which supports more than 200 high-skilled mechanical and engineering jobs.
The new MRO hangar will be an important part of Ryanair’s ongoing investment in aircraft maintenance, operational resilience and engineering training across its network. The investment will also include a new Ryanair Engineering Academy, which will see the creation of 80 new apprenticeship roles and support the training of more than 400 additional aviation engineers between 2027 and 2031.
Commenting on the announcement, Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson said, “This project is about jobs, skills and growth. Shannon already plays a key role in maintaining Ryanair’s fleet, and this expansion will create hundreds of highly skilled engineering jobs while training the next generation of aviation engineers in Ireland.
“We welcome Enterprise Ireland’s support for this investment, which will help bring high-skilled jobs, apprenticeships and long-haul aviation growth to the Shannon area. Together with our new Dublin, this investment demonstrates Ryanair’s long-term commitment to making Ireland a leading European center for aircraft maintenance and engineering excellence.”
Enterprise Ireland chief executive, Jenny Melia, added, “Ryanair’s announcement of 400 new jobs is a strong endorsement of Ireland as a place for long-term investment and growth.
“The company’s investment in skills and training at Shannon is significant, supporting the development of specialist skills and helping to address critical skills needs across the aviation sector. This investment further strengthens Ireland’s position as a center of excellence in aviation.”
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