MENA Aerospace expands hangar in Bahrain

TDT | Manama  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

MENA Aviation Real Estate, a subsidiary of MENA Aerospace Enterprises, announced expanding its existing general aviation hangar facility at Bahrain International Airport within the next two years.

At present, the company’s 6,400 square meters purpose-built facility consists of two 3,200 square meter hangars, each capable of accommodating up to 757-500 sized aircraft or numerous business jets.

The new 4,200 square meter expansion increases the company’s ability to provide aircraft maintenance services for both commercial and private aircraft, as well as private jet parking. Anil Kumar, MENA Aerospace General Manager and CFO, commented on the expansion, saying, “Aligned with our long-term development strategy and to be able to provide ever better services to our clients, the expansion of our hangar facility lays foundations to further extend our services in the region.”

The Code-C hangar is built and operated to EASA 145 standards and is equipped with NFPA 409 compliant fire suppression system, backup electricity supply, compressed air, electrical and water points, drainage for aircraft washing, and sectional translucent vertical doors by Megadoor®. Facilities also include an office, workshop and storage space plus airside / landside access.