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United Airlines has commenced the development of a $315 million maintenance facility at Orlando International Airport, marking the largest private aviation investment in the airport's history. The construction, which began on March 27, is scheduled to be operational by late 2027. Covering an area of 354,400 square feet, the new facility will feature two hangars, warehouses, offices, workshops, and staff rooms. It is designed to handle maintenance tasks for up to six narrow-body aircraft or a combination of three narrow-body and one wide-body aircraft simultaneously.
As of this April, United Airlines holds the seventh-largest market share at the airport, with more than 40 daily departures. The project involves replacing older structures, including a hangar dating back to 1954, clearing the way for future aviation developments.
Kevin Thibault, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), stated, "United's new state-of-the-art Technical Operations complex represents a transformative investment in the region, while creating new development opportunity for the airport." He emphasized the availability of development-ready land with direct ramp and airside access as a result of the project.
