MESA has received the license to construct its second hangar at Beja Airport, tripling its capacity to serve clients. The total investment in this new project amounts to 60 million euros, encompassing infrastructure, equipment and the training of new technicians
A primary focus for the sustainable development of Beja Airport has been on aero-industrial activities, including aircraft maintenance, recycling, expanded logistics infrastructure, enhanced cargo terminal capacity, and specialized air cargo operations supported by connections to the Port of Sines.
Other updates include business and private aviation catering to niche markets, such as developments along the Alentejo coast, as well as outbound tourist operations supported by charter flights.
ANA consistently collaborates with the region, actively participating in annual regional consultative councils to foster dialogue and cooperation. This collaborative approach extends to supporting initiatives such as MESA’s development at BYJ.
The new facilities, which will span 11,000 square meters, will be located adjacent to the current hangar and are designed to accommodate all aircraft from the Airbus family. The expanded infrastructure will enhance MESA’s ability to provide services like base and line maintenance, cabin interior upgrades and modifications, engine and landing gear replacement, hydraulics tests, defect correction, SBs, ADs, MPD and Out of Phase Tasks Modifications, engine borescope inspections, and more.
The formal agreement for the new hangar was signed on in the presence of key representatives from both ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal and MESA.
“The signing of this license represents an important milestone for the development of the Beja civil terminal (BYJ), reflecting ANA|VINCI Airports' commitment to promoting growth in the regions where it is inserted. This project not only reinforces Portugal's strategic position in the aeronautical maintenance sector but also consolidates BYJ's role as a driver of the region's economic and social progress. We congratulate MESA, our partner, and recognize the commitment of the ANA teams involved, whose dedication was essential to achieving this further step in strengthening BYJ's operations,” said Thierry Ligonnière, CEO of ANA Aeroportos de Portugal.
David Cruz, CEO of MESA, added, "We are thrilled to reach this milestone, which marks the beginning of an exciting new phase for MESA. With the opening of our first hangar in 2021, we have already seen remarkable success. Now, with this second hangar, we will be able to triple our capacity and continue to offer the highest quality maintenance services to our clients. We deeply appreciate the collaboration with ANA, which has made this agreement possible, and we look forward to continuing the development of Beja Airport and its surrounding industrial infrastructure.”
