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Condor has officially broken ground on a new temporary maintenance hangar at Frankfurt Airport, marking a significant step in the expansion of its technical infrastructure. The facility, which will be operated by Condor Technik GmbH, is designed to support the airline’s growing Airbus A330neo fleet while increasing operational flexibility and in-house maintenance capabilities.

Located in Cargo City South, the new lightweight hangar will provide approximately 6,400 square metres of workspace and will be capable of accommodating either one Airbus A330 aircraft or two Airbus A32X family aircraft simultaneously. Construction is scheduled for completion in early 2027.

Expanding Capacity for a Modern Fleet

The project is being developed in partnership with SpanTech International SA, KAP Architektur Development, WPV Baubetreuung and airport operator Fraport.

According to Condor, the new facility will play an important role in supporting the airline’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme and reducing dependence on external maintenance infrastructure.

“Modern aircraft require modern technical infrastructure. With this new temporary hangar, we are creating additional maintenance capacity for our fleet, strengthening our in-house technical expertise, and gaining greater operational flexibility at our Frankfurt base,” said Heiko Holm, Chief Technical Officer of Condor and Managing Director of Condor Technik GmbH.

“This project is an important milestone in the continued development of Condor Technik and a clear commitment by Condor to the Frankfurt location.”

First Dedicated A330neo Maintenance Facility in Frankfurt

The new hangar will provide Condor Technik with its first dedicated maintenance capability for the Airbus A330neo fleet at Frankfurt Airport.

By bringing a larger share of maintenance activities in-house, the airline aims to improve planning flexibility, optimise operational processes and build additional technical expertise around its long-haul fleet.

The investment also supports the continued expansion of the A330neo programme by creating the infrastructure needed to maintain the aircraft independently at Condor’s main operating base.

Strengthening Frankfurt as an Aviation Hub

Founded in 2008, Condor Technik GmbH serves as the airline’s maintenance organisation and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Condor. The company employs around 450 people across its facilities in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Munich.

The new hangar is expected to contribute not only to the airline’s operational efficiency but also to the long-term development of highly skilled aviation jobs in Germany.

By expanding maintenance capabilities in Frankfurt, Condor is reinforcing the airport’s role as a major aviation centre while strengthening its own competitiveness and technical self-sufficiency for future growth.

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