We are the design-build contractor for a maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) hangar complex for United Airlines at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The project is part of United Airlines’ program to support operational excellence and innovation in aviation. Construction will begin in early 2025 and will be phased to minimize disruption to existing facilities.
The 354,400-square-foot MRO complex will feature a maintenance hangar accommodating six narrow-body aircraft or one wide-body and three narrow-body aircraft concurrently, significantly expanding United’s maintenance capabilities. The development will also include a new warehouse, shops, administrative offices and ample employee parking. Additionally, one existing hangar will be renovated and another demolished, creating opportunities for future airport projects.
The new complex replaces the 1950s-era South Hangar with a larger, more versatile facility adjacent to the current North Hangar, which will remain operational. It centralizes maintenance operations, reducing the distance between hangars from 1 mile to a few yards and consolidates the existing warehouse into the new hangar complex.
United’s maintenance facilities at MCO support more than 1,000 local employees. The new campus is set to increase operational efficiency and add long-term value to both the airport and the region. This project represents a significant investment in the airline’s infrastructure, supporting enhanced maintenance capabilities and contributing to economic growth in the region.