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Delta Vigo Breaks Ground on Porto do Molle Aerospace Plant

The first stone was laid for two 10,000 m² halls and an innovation hub backed by a €15–20 million budget with full operations planned for 2026

Overview

  • Delta Vigo marked the start of its Porto do Molle construction on July 16 as part of its 2020–2026 strategic expansion
  • The plant will produce structural components for both civil aviation and defense to meet growing global demand
  • An on-site research and development center will drive initiatives like Pegaso, Cuvico and Ecomap for next-generation composites and wing designs
  • The project is set to create 40 jobs within the first year, supporting Nigrán’s shift towards high-tech manufacturing
  • This investment underlines Europe’s push for aerospace supply-chain autonomy by securing local production capacity