Nordholz: General Atomics AeroTec Systems is continuing to expand its aviation capabilities in Germany. With November 11 groundbreaking ceremony, attended by Lower Saxony’s Minister President Olaf Lies, the first phase of construction of the new maintenance facility in Nordholz has begun.
The 40,000-square-metre site, which is connected to the Cuxhaven/Nordholz airfield, will provide additional capacity for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of various aircraft. According to current plans, four MRO docks are expected to be operational by the end of 2027. In addition, training and instruction rooms, where customers can be trained to service the respective aircraft, are planned.
The establishment of the new facility will also result in the creation of qualified jobs. Depending on customer demand, the location has the long-term potential to employ more than 100 people.
General Atomics AeroTec Systems had already announced the acquisition of the property in July. The project is being implemented in several construction phases. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of structural work for the first phase. For further expansion, which will depend on customer demand, the company anticipates a long-term investment potential of more than 50 million euros. The scope and pace of development will be guided by future customer requirements.
Harald Robl, CEO of General Atomics Europe GmbH, stated, “As a family-owned business, we think long-term and view ourselves as partners to our customers. Our mission is to ensure their operational readiness. In Nordholz, we are already investing in modern infrastructure and additional maintenance capacity so that we can be even closer to our customers in the future. We don’t wait; we take the initiative to create the necessary conditions to take on new tasks. We’re ready when our customers need us.”
Olaf Lies, Minister President of Lower Saxony, commented, “General Atomics’ decision to choose Nordholz is a strong commitment to Lower Saxony as a business and industrial location. These investments will create jobs, generate regional economic value and open up important future prospects for the region. At the same time, Nordholz continues to develop into a major centre of excellence for maritime aviation and modern high technology. Such investments strengthen our industrial base and demonstrate the potential that arises when innovative companies encounter strong local conditions, committed municipalities as well as a reliable political framework.”
