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Slovenian-registered cargo airline and maintenance provider Solinair, a subsidiary of MNG Airlines, recently opened its new hangar at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, considered the largest in the country. Covering 3.250 square metres, the facility is capable of servicing CRJ, ATR, Embraer, Airbus A220, and A320-family narrow-body aircraft. It is able to accommodate up to six aircraft simultaneously. The hangar also features workshops for engines, electrical systems, metalworking and painting, along with a dedicated paint shop, warehouses, server rooms, archives and administrative offices located on the upper floor. Solinair performs maintenance work for Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Finnair and select Nigerian carriers. CEO Matej Tomšič said the hangar marked a milestone for the company, which has seen rising demand for base aircraft maintenance. He described the new addition as a tool that facilitates the next step in Solinair’s development.
