Lufthansa Technik Malta will be investing €22 million in a new hangar for wide-body aircraft maintenance, adjacent to its facilities in Luqa, the government said Wednesday. This investment is also the result of the Government’s support through Malta Enterprise and INDIS.
Prime Minister Robert Abela announced this together with the company’s leadership on Wednesday morning at the company’s facilities where it was even explained that this investment will also include the construction of a new parking zone accommodating up to three aircraft.
The company offers maintenance services for all Airbus aircraft except the A380 and also for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. In fact the said agreement made an ever-stronger case for their new Malta project, a project which will bring important economic benefits to our country while generating 70 new, high-skilled jobs.
In his speech, Abela stated how this project will continue to place our country at the forefront of the global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul industry. He referred to our county’s strong economic standing and positive credit ratings, of which the recent A+ from Fitch Ratings being a case in point, are crucial components that pull in new quality investment. “These investments are being attracted within the context of a flourishing economy.
Since 2013 the national economy grew by 86% thus far exceeding the average growth in the Euro Zone which hovered around 14%. The aviation industry contributes €600 million to our country’s economy while fostering thousands of people. If we had to only focus on the MRO niche – employment grew to 1,224 FTE’s in 2025 – an increase of 14% om the previous year”.
“I want to stress that our aim in job creation is quality over quantity”, said the Prime Minister as he also reiterated that while this industry in our country continues to grow this Government continues to work to prepare Maltese students so that they can get involved in these industries.
“We have pushed amongst others for collaboration between MCAST and Malta Enterprise with the ‘chooseaviation’ campaign encouraging students to explore careers in this industry as we see more international companies establishing a base in Malta”, the Prime Minister thanked the leadership of the company and all the entities concerned who helped to deliver this investment.https://player.vimeo.com/video/1065072655?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479
Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri said that this investment is a clear sign of the advances that our country has made in the aviation sector. He explained how through this project we are further strengthening our country’s role in the field of aircraft repair and maintenance (MRO), in Europe.
“This €22 million investment reinforces our position as a centre of excellence in the aviation sector. Through strategic planning, innovation, and sustained investment, we are shaping an aviation industry that is future-ready, highly competitive, and capable of delivering world-class services. The aviation sector will be one of the main pillars of growth in Malta Vision 2050. As a government we will continue investing in the infrastructure, talent, and technology necessary to keep our aviation industry soaring to greater heights,” said Minister Schembri.
“With the expansion of our Base Maintenance Service Centre in Malta, we are strengthening the global network of Lufthansa Technik and, in addition to the previously announced construction of two new facilities in Portugal and Canada, we have achieved another major milestone in our corporate strategy within a few months”, said Harald Gloy, Chief Operating Officer at Lufthansa Technik. “Lufthansa Technik Malta will be the first location worldwide where Lufthansa Technik will carry out work on the 787 Dreamliner as a Boeing-licensed Service Centre for cabin modifications. This will not only create new options for our customers, but also highly qualified jobs in Malta.”
Maria Cilia, Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Technik Malta said: “Today marks a historic moment for Lufthansa Technik Malta as we embark on a transformative journey that will shape the future of our company. This significant project is more than just an investment, it is a testament to our commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in aviation maintenance. Together with my 570 colleagues here in Malta. I take immense pride in seeing our site expand into new frontiers.
“The launch of our 787 Dreamliner cabin modification projects represents an exciting evolution for our operations, building on our proven expertise in base maintenance for this aircraft type. As CEO, an engineer, and a proud Maltese, I see this expansion as an opportunity that extends beyond our company. It strengthens Lufthansa Technik Malta, creates opportunities for our employees, enhances the experience for our customers, and reinforces Malta’s position as a thriving aviation hub. This is not just about today – it is about shaping the future of aviation in Malta.”
