The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing (33) Machinery and equipment 33 - Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment 33.16 - Repair and maintenance of civilian air and spacecraft
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
1 September 2025
Employment effect (start)
31 December 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
The consortium led by aero.next portugal, with the participation of EEA - Aircraft and Maintenance, CEiiA, Tekever, Portuguese Air Force and Geosat has submitted to the Municipality of Ponte de Sor the licensing request for the assembly plant of the LUS-222 aircraft. This investment, amounting to €220 million, is expected to create between 150 and 300 direct jobs.
The LUS-222 is a twin-engine aircraft designed for both civil and military purposes, with the capacity to transport 2,700 kg of cargo or 19 passengers. “Portugal will become a final aircraft assembly integrator. Few countries retain this competence. The project will bring an entirely new level of development to the Portuguese aeronautics sector,” stated the Vice-President of the Municipality of Ponte de Sor.
Eurofound (2025), EEA - Aircraft and Maintenance, Business expansion in Portugal, factsheet number 203314, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203314.
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