Magnetic MRO is an EASA and FAA certified integrated MRO services provider, headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, along with more than 15 locations around the world. The company has two decades of MRO experience with an established reputation in respect of technological advancements and innovative solutions in integrated MRO services. It was born with a mission to reinvent existing business models, deliver superior customer experience to the global MRO industry, and become a one-stop Total Technical Care organization for airlines, asset owners, OEMs and operators.
Today, 7 months away from the new paint hangar’s launch date, Magnetic MRO has been closely working on facility construction developments together with Tallinn Airport. The hangar space for painting will be 1628 m²; and will effectively increase the total dedicated painting area in HQ up to 4354 m² including the existing painting facility. The total size of the new paint hangar, on the other hand, is expected to be 2 floors and 2853 m² together with workshops, office area and meeting rooms, client offices, technical support rooms and so on. It will be a single bay hangar and equipped with a custom docking system which can be tailored to serve different types of aircraft; which will lead the facility to become one of a kind in the whole region. In addition to its customized features, the new paint hangar is also designed and engineered to support further value added qualities, such as safety, airflow, contamination control, temperature and humidity control, lighting and energy efficiency. It will also be furnished with a modern, eco-friendly, temperature and humidity-controlled ventilation system in order to provide excellent final product to our current and future customers. Special designed spray booth will be installed for aircraft part painting including VIP aircraft interiors, workshops, and stores as well as staff amenities. Considering all Magnetic MRO painting activities are covered by ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, every step is being taken in respect of meeting and maintaining environmental and quality standards.
The facility will also stand out looking from the viewpoint of construction details. Modern LED lightening system and easily cleanable white walls supported by advanced infrastructure will result in resisting contamination build-up and creating a brighter painting environment for a better quality finishes. This optimal lighting will also help in the course of inspections and eliminate any quality issues during the final inspection.
By the end of the construction, Magnetic MRO’s capabilities in providing commercial and VIP standard painting services for a wide range of aircraft types - including Boeing 737max, Airbus 320neo Family, as well as all other narrow bodied aircraft - will be significantly expanded. The company will be able and competent to perform up to 4 Commercial Aircraft or 2 Business Jet aircraft paintings per month accompanied by the advanced aircraft painting technologies, including Mankiewicz, PPG Aerospace, AkzoNobel and Sherwin-Williams coating systems.
“We are proud to announce that we successfully reached to another milestone in establishing our dedicated Paint Hangar in Estonia,” says Kaspars Podins, Aircraft Paintshop Production Manager. “Throughout this detailed planning and strategic decision making process, we have managed to show dedication and confidence to build a world-class painting facility in Baltic States, which will provide the utmost value to our customers in terms of both quality and beauty.”
