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Bombardier Progresses London Biggin Hill Paint Facility
By: Charles Alcock
Caption: New two-bay hangar is expected to open in the second half of 2026
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Bombardier says it is on track to open an aircraft paint facility at London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) during the second half of 2026. The airframer yesterday reported that the foundations for the new 51,000-sq-ft hangar are in place, and progress has been made constructing the steel framework and cladding for the structure.
The paint shop is part of Bombardier’s existing service center at Biggin Hill. The 250,000-sq-ft facility opened in 2017 and was expanded in 2022. Last year, in partnership with aircraft interiors specialist F/List, Bombardier added a cabin materials lounge where customers can make design choices.
On July 4, Peter Fortune, the member of UK Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill, visited the service center, which supports Global, Challenger, and Learjet aircraft. The two-bay paint facility will employ 50 skilled technicians.
“The addition of the new paint facility at the London Biggin Hill Airport adds a sought-after service element to the already comprehensive offerings for our customers, ensuring they have a complete maintenance experience to help keep their aircraft in the air,” said general manager Sander Podgoric. He added that the operation supports “hundreds” of well-paid jobs in the local community.
Last year, Bombardier installed more than 3,000 solar panels on the roof of the facility, which is in southeast London. It also operates a line maintenance station on the west side of the UK capital at Farnborough Airport (EGLF).