Jet Aviation recently celebrated the grand opening of its new wide-body hangar in Basel with approximately 100 guests and dignitaries. The new 8,700 sqm hangar provides increased capacity for wide and narrow-body maintenance, completion and refurbishment projects across the site and can accommodate up to two wide-body aircraft simultaneously.

Hangar 3’s wooden arch structure supports the maximum height to ensure space for a Boeing 747 on jacks, while its extended nose-box permits two wide-body aircraft concurrently. In addition to a 5,000 sqm tarmac extension, Hangar 3 further provides 2,000 sqm for shops and offices.

“We have a long history of handling major modifications and completions at Jet Aviation, and we continue to invest in the latest technologies that support the highest quality and safety standards for our customers,” says president Rob Smith. “This hangar demonstrates our ongoing commitment to Basel and the region, and is a tribute to our past and future success.”

To celebrate the official opening the company staged a hangar event for regional government representatives, the EuroAirport management, suppliers, authorities and the media. Following welcome and acknowledgement speeches, Jet Aviation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony, luncheon and tour of the facility.