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Gateshead building specialist constructs new Gatwick hangar for EasyJet

Gateshead-based manufacturer Rubb Buildings Ltd has completed a project to construct a new hangar facility at Gatwick Airport.

Selected by EasyJet, the custom fabrics building specialist business was tasked with the design, manufacture and construction of a twin span hangar, delivering 5200 sq m of usable working floorspace. A full LED lighting system, ventilation system and LPG heating system was also installed.

To complete the build two sets of vertical lifting ‘Megadoor’ hangar doors were fitted to allow access to the two A321 bay facility. The hangar is complemented by a 550sqm external logistics and office building.

Ian Hindmoor, Rubb Buildings Ltd Managing Director, added: “We are absolutely delighted with the easyJet hangar facility at LGW.

“We are very proud of this flagship aviation building and of what we have produced and delivered in a challenging and complicated working environment, in such a short space of time.

“Rubb worked very closely with Brendan McConnellogue and the easyJet team to produce an outstanding, custom, UK Designed, manufactured and constructed Rubb MRO hangar.

“From early discussions, to competitive tender, design, manufacture, site setup and enablement, groundworks, steel-erection, fabric installation, through to completion, EasyJet were very professional and proactive in working with all concerned to deliver a world class working environment.”

Brendan McConnellogue, easyJet’s Head of Maintenance, added: “The Rubb team who worked on site were absolutely first class. The first steel went in the ground on December 14 and by May 19 we were able to introduce the first aircraft into the hangar.

“The successful delivery of this project, which has been challenging both in terms of scale and its timeline, is another example of what can be achieved through easyJet’s innovative and lean approach, not only meeting a tight timeline, but also creating strong sustainable partnerships to deliver market leading operational performance.”

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