Aradippou, Cyprus. United Aerospace Maintenance Company (UAMCO) Ltd has secured planning permission for a specialised aircraft engine test cell facility in the Aradippou industrial zone. The approval supports the expansion of the company’s aviation maintenance activities in Cyprus.
Facility purpose and capacity
UAMCO said the new facility will be used to test, evaluate and certify aircraft engines under controlled conditions after maintenance work has been completed. The test cell is expected to have the capacity to test around 250 aircraft engines per year.
Technology and operational approach
According to the company, the project will introduce a technological innovation for the wider Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia region. The facility is expected to be the first of its kind in the EMEAA region to operate without the use of overhead cranes, using an automated engine-manoeuvring system known as “Spider” to improve safety and operational efficiency during testing procedures.
Procurement and project partners
UAMCO will procure specialised high-tech equipment from global aerospace group Safran. The architectural and mechanical design has been assigned to DMA Architects-Engineers, a Larnaca-based firm with more than 40 years of presence, while the main construction works will be carried out by GECO Constructions, which has specialised in metal constructions since 2005.
Broader impact
The project is expected to strengthen UAMCO’s operational capacity and support Cyprus’ effort to establish itself as a regional hub for specialised aviation services and infrastructure.
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