Ryanair announced that it has submitted a planning application for a major expansion of its engineering operations at Shannon Airport, to become Ryanair’s largest aircraft maintenance facility in Ireland. This €50 million investment will include a new four-bay aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar at Shannon Airport, further strengthening Ryanair’s long-standing maintenance and engineering operations. 'Expansion'“Ryanair is delighted to announce a €50m investment in Shannon Airport for a new 4-bay aircraft maintenance hangar and Engineering Academy," said Ryanair CEO, Eddie Wilson. ADVERTISEMENTOngoing InvestmentRyanair currently operates a three-bay aircraft maintenance hangar at Shannon Airport, supporting over 200 high-skilled, high-paid mechanics and engineering jobs. The new MRO hangar will form a key part of Ryanair’s ongoing investment in aircraft maintenance, operational resilience and engineering training across its network.