Ryanair Expands Prestwick Maintenance Facility
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated Mar 20, 2026
The £40 million investment by Ryanair at Glasgow Prestwick Airport is expected to have a positive impact on the aviation and aerospace industries in Scotland, creating 450 new jobs and strengthening the region's position as an aerospace hub. This expansion, supported by the Scotland — Scottish Government and the United Kingdom, signals long-term growth for Ryanair and increased economic activity for the local area.
Ryanair has announced a £40 million investment to expand its heavy maintenance facility at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, making it its largest such facility. This expansion will increase the number of maintenance bays from six to ten and create 450 new highly-skilled engineering and mechanic jobs, including 60 apprenticeships. The project is supported by significant public funding, with the Scotland — Scottish Government and United Kingdom — Scottish Enterprise jointly investing over £15 million, and the United Kingdom providing £4.9 million towards infrastructure as part of a broader £32 million investment in the Prestwick aerospace cluster. This initiative builds on Ryanair's previous £5 million investment in its Prestwick training academy, opened in October 2024, which delivered 500 jobs. The expansion is a key part of Ryanair's strategy to maintain and support its fleet as it grows to 800 aircraft and 300 million passengers by 2034, demonstrating a long-term commitment to Scotland and fostering economic growth and skilled careers in Ayrshire.
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