Ryanair invests 40 million and creates 150 jobs in new maintenance hangar in Porto

Ryanair has invested €40 million in a new maintenance hangar at Porto Airport, creating 150 skilled jobs. CEO Eddie Wilson emphasized the significance of this investment amid rising fuel prices and highlighted the airline's commitment to expanding operations in Portugal. The new facility triples the airline's maintenance capacity and enhances service reliability for its 70 routes from Porto. Wilson also discussed the need for a more competitive airport system in Portugal to accommodate future aircraft deliveries. The Secretary of State for Infrastructure praised the investment for boosting the aviation ecosystem in Porto and emphasized the importance of maintenance capacity and education in the sector.