Birmingham: STS Aviation Hangar and Expected Movements

[Ianbutty]

Great news all round. Look forward to hearing about some interesting visitors.

 

[Deleted member 8277]

STS/Apple have boeing goldcare so expect the 787's to re appear for the engine changes.

 

[Ray Finkle]

The last traces of Monarch are due to go soon 🙁

Welcome STS 🙂

PL/2019/02927/ADV | Replacement of existing Monarch signage with STS signage in like for like location on hangar facade. | Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd Terminal Road Birmingham Airport Solihull B26 3QN

publicaccess.solihull.gov.uk

 

[Deleted member 8277]

Dont get your hopes up for exciting movements just yet, initially they after Q400 engineers.

 

[Brum X]

Do we have a date when the new occupants will be moving into the hangar ? 🤓

 

[Deleted member 8277]

They are in, but wont be operational for a month or two. They have gotta find some engineers first and give them the free engine courses that they said on there FB page, that will no doubt have strings attached.....like a bond lol.

 

[Brum X]

They are in, but wont be operational for a month or two. They have gotta find some engineers first and give them the free engine courses that they said on there FB page, that will no doubt have strings attached.....like a bond lol.

Thanks big vern 👍

 

[smithy108]

Not sure why this has taken so long to appear as a Press release - taking lessons from BHX PR team 🙁

US aviation company swoops for former Monarch hangar

A purpose built 145,000 sq ft aircraft maintenance hangar at Birmingham Airport has been sold to US firm STS Aviation Group.

Acting on behalf of the Joint Administrators of Monarch Aircraft Engineering, Avison Young handled the sale of the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hangar facility.

The facility, constructed in 2013, extends to over 145,000 sq ft and benefits from a two acre airside apron, and provides STS with a purpose built MRO hangar which will act as their central European hub.

“The hangar is an exceptional facility and Avison Young is delighted to have supported the administrators from KPMG with the disposal process”, said Chris Davies, associate at Avison Young Birmingham office.

“This was a unique instruction appealing to an international marketplace. Through a comprehensive marketing campaign and Avison Young’s worldwide network, a new owner has been secured, bringing a skilled workforce back to the region.

“The aviation sector is going through a period of change with consolidation both in the UK and internationally. This transaction demonstrates the strength of both the UK and Birmingham as a strategic MRO location.

“Avison Young has extensive experience in the aviation sector and continues to build on this success, advising both operators and airports on their property assets and strategic requirements.”

STS will employ new technical staff at the facility, steadily opening up new jobs as workload increases in line with Birmingham Airport’s forecasted growth, which expects passenger numbers to increase from 13 million to 18 million by 2033.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

I like the statement 'will act as their central European hub.'

Kevin

 

[Deleted member 8277]

The last traces of Monarch are due to go soon 🙁

Welcome STS 🙂

PL/2019/02927/ADV | Replacement of existing Monarch signage with STS signage in like for like location on hangar facade. | Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd Terminal Road Birmingham Airport Solihull B26 3QN

publicaccess.solihull.gov.uk

The old monarch logo's will soon be gone, they have started taking them down airside above the hangar doors.

 

[Brum X]

The old monarch logo's will soon be gone, they have started taking them down airside above the hangar doors.

Any news on the types of aircraft maintenance and aircraft types that may use this facility ?

 

[Deleted member 8277]

I have heard it will be initally modification work, dont know what types.

 

[Deleted member 8277]

I had a call today from a contractor agency asking if I was available for a contract at BHX for Apple (STS), they want A320,A330 and 787 engineers. So that gives a clue as to what types they are looking at.

 

[Brum X]

I had a call today from a contractor agency asking if I was available for a contract at BHX for Apple (STS), they want A320,A330 and 787 engineers. So that gives a clue as to what types they are looking at.

Thanks Big Vern👍

 

[GliderPilot]

Hopefully once that's all up and running we'll begin to see the interesting aircraft that MAEL brought into the airport again.

 

[Ray Finkle]

The old monarch logo's will soon be gone, they have started taking them down airside above the hangar doors.

They're now coming down on the side facing the A45.

Sad to see the last remaining traces of Monarch disappear but great to see new life being bought back into the hangar.

 

[j4mes_rx8]

I can confirm that the Monarch signage that was above the Hangar doors have now been completely removed. I work next to the firestation that's how I know.

 

[Aviador]

Very sad to see the final reminiscence of Monach disappear.

 

[mullion]

Not quite the end as there is the DC-10 nose at Manchester viewing park

 

[Brum X]

Not quite the end as there is the DC-10 nose at Manchester viewing park

That is actually quite funny Mullion, lol