Metrojet Engineering Clark (MEC), the Philippine MRO station of Hong Kong-headquartered Metrojet Limited, has announced the soft opening of Metrojet's largest single investment in nearly a quarter of a century; an aircraft parking and maintenance facility at Clark International airport. To mark the occasion, MEC welcomed a a Gulfstream G650 as the first aircraft into the new hangar with a ceremonial water salute.

“We are grateful for the excellent support we have received from the local Philippines authorities, including the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), Clark Development Corporation (CDC), and the Luzon International Premier Airport Development (LIPAD) Corporation,” says Sarith Vaikuntan, general manager of Metrojet Engineering Clark. “With our strong and dedicated team of professionals, we are confident that over time, MEC will become the MRO of choice in the region.”

Metrojet CEO Gary Dolski adds: “The growing strategic and geographic importance of Clark and the Philippines enables us to provide our clients with high quality and competitive hangar parking and maintenance options in the region. Hangar parking can minimise the risks of corrosion damage to aircraft and hence preserve the asset value, which is critical for aircraft owners within the Asia Pacific region.”

With over 7,100 sqm of floor space, the new hangar has the capacity to accommodate up to 10 long range business jets including Boeing Business and Airbus corporate jets. Workshops, stores, staff and customer offices and lounges, with available space for a dedicated FBO, are housed in a 2,500 sqm two-storey annex building on the rear of the hangar. Coupled with 11,000 sqm of apron area in front of the hangar with an exclusive private taxiway, the facility has been designed to the highest international standards including typhoon and seismic loadings which meet current Philippine codes.