Ryanair announces a €50 million investment in Shannon Airport aimed at expanding aircraft maintenance capacity and creating more than 400 new roles. Multiple outlets report the project includes development of a new large aircraft maintenance facility at Shannon, described as a four-bay Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar. The expansion also involves plans for training and workforce development, including a Ryanair Engineering Academy, alongside the creation of high-skilled engineering positions.
One report says construction is expected to start in early 2027, while other sources focus on the scale of employment and the nature of the facilities. The jobs are presented as both direct positions tied to the new maintenance operations and additional roles linked to training initiatives.
Across the coverage, the investment is consistently linked to strengthening Ryanair’s engineering and maintenance presence in Ireland, with Shannon Airport set to host the planned maintenance infrastructure as part of the airline’s longer-term operational plans.
