Overview
- Ryanair will add an 11,938 sq m four-bay heavy-maintenance hangar and component workshops at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, lifting capacity from six to ten bays.
- About 450 skilled engineering and mechanic roles will be created, alongside roughly 60 apprenticeships to develop future talent.
- The Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise are committing £15 million in support, with a further £4.9 million from the UK Government for enabling infrastructure.
- Planned site improvements include upgraded parking, a new pedestrian footbridge and flood‑mitigation measures to support long-term growth.
- The expansion builds on Ryanair’s 2024 training academy at Prestwick and introduces structured pathways for entrants with limited experience and older workers.