Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Facility Operational
Target date for expanded maintenance hangars to be fully functional.
Recruitment Phase
Expected commencement of hiring for the 450 new engineering and support roles.
Expansion Announcement
Ryanair officially unveils £40m investment plan for Prestwick Airport.
Ryanair has announced a £40 million expansion of its heavy maintenance facility at Prestwick Airport, a move set to create 450 high-skilled jobs. This investment reinforces the airport's role as a critical node in Ryanair’s European engineering network as the airline prepares for significant fleet growth.
Ryanair has announced a £40 million investment to expand its maintenance facilities at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, creating 450 high-skilled jobs. This strategic move strengthens the airline's internal maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities as it continues its aggressive fleet expansion.