Photo: Bird Aviation The seasoned maintenance company “with a rich history of managing Maintenance Divisions for national flag carriers”, BIRD Aviation, has officially opened a new hangar at Larnaca International Airport.
The ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos and hosted numerous business partners, clients, and political representatives. The event marked the inauguration of the company’s second hangar, as part of its bold plans to extend and strengthen its position as a strategic location for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services in Cyprus.
The event, attended by numerous business partners, clients, and political representatives, once again highlighted Bird Aviation’s excellent position at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Uri Sirkis. Photo: Bird AviationCEO of Israir Group, which controls Bird Aviation, Uri Sirkis, acknowledged that the recent expansion shows their commitment to creating a leading maintenance hub in the Eastern Mediterranean region. At the same time, said Sirkis, the new hangar is clear proof of the group’s trust in the country’s potential to become a center for aviation maintenance.
Similarly, Bird Aviation’s chief executive officer, Frederic Pralus, described the achievement as a significant stage in their growth journey that will help them improve their technical capabilities and keep delivering trustworthy, top-quality services.
The company continues to respond to the growing demand of clients, with a third hangar already on the way and three more bays estimated to be completed by next year.