Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Progresses London Biggin Hill Paint Facility
New two-bay hangar is expected to open in the second half of 2026
Peter Fortune (left), MP for Bromley and Biggin Hill, with Sander Podgoric, general manager of Bombardier's London Biggin Hill service center
Peter Fortune (left), MP for Bromley and Biggin Hill, with Sander Podgoric, general manager of Bombardier’s London Biggin Hill service center

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.

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