Largest Military-Grade MRO Hangar for Sabena Engineering at Brussels Airport - Spantech

Largest Military-Grade MRO Hangar for Sabena Engineering at Brussels Airport

At Brussels Airport, we delivered a 6,000 m² MRO hangar for Sabena Engineering in just four months on site. Designed for both military and civil use, the project combines technical complexity with fast-track execution – making it one of the most ambitious aviation builds we’ve completed to date.

Project Overview

  • Client: Sabena Engineering
  • Location: Brussels Airport, Belgium
  • Size: 6,000 m²
  • Delivery time: 4 months on site
  • Use: MRO facility for military and civil aviation

The challenge

Spantech delivered a fully operational 6,000 m² MRO facility after only four months of construction. The aircraft hangar was built using Spantech’s proprietary modular system, offering speed without compromise on quality or compliance.

Scope of delivery

  • 6,000 m² modular hangar tailored for military and civil aircraft
  • Integrated heating and fire safety for continuous operation
  • Custom-engineered vertical-lifting door system
  • Turnkey approach from design to installation

The modular design allowed for tighter control over timing, budget, and coordination, even with a highly technical brief.

The result

Sabena Engineering now operates Belgium’s largest military-grade hangar, located at the country’s busiest airport. The facility strengthens Sabena’s position in both military and civil MRO, while creating around 100 new jobs.

For Spantech, the project reinforces our track record as a reliable partner for complex aviation infrastructure, where timing, safety, and flexibility are non-negotiable.

Project highlights

  • 4-month delivery from groundworks to handover
  • Dual-use for military and commercial aircraft
  • 40-ton vertical-lifting hangar door
  • EASA-compliant, modular, and future-ready design