As the aviation industry recovers, spending on major hangar projects may be limited. However, there are affordable upgrades and fixes that can optimize MRO hangars without huge capital investments:
- Retrofit older hangar doors with smaller doors above for clearance with taller aircraft tails
- Add hangar extensions or fabric skin structures to increase floor space depth
- Install more maneuverable aircraft access systems like mini-lifts and reconfigurable scaffolding
- Reconfigure ramps or add modest concrete expansions for more aircraft parking
- Upgrade air movement, filtration and lighting in paint hangars for efficiency
- Add dispersed 400Hz power units and convert to LED lighting throughout
- Conduct retro-commissioning audits to identify other system improvement opportunities
By making targeted, lower-cost investments, airlines and MROs can continue to restore financial stability while enhancing hangar capabilities, efficiency and environmental compliance.
