Unilode Aviation Solutions (Unilode) has officially opened a new state-of-the-art MRO facility located close to East Midlands Airport in the UK.

Unilode says the 27,000 sq ft facility in Castle Donnington enhances its ability to serve major operators in the region, including DHL, West Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, Aer Lingus, Finnair, and TUI.

Unilode is operator of the world’s largest digitised unit load fleet – with over 200,000 ULD devices – and the most expansive global repair network serving more than 90 airlines across 550+ airports.

The East Midlands MRO facility opening forms part of Unilode’s wider global investment programme, which includes recently launched MRO facilities in Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as major refurbishments in Newark (USA) and London Heathrow.

Janis Balkens, chief operating officer at Unilode, said: “Our new East Midlands MRO has been designed to enhance our service capabilities, support increased customer demand, and create a workplace that reflects our values and ambitions.

“This facility reinforces our commitment to sustainable growth. By investing in a modern, efficient operation powered by 100% renewable energy and aligned with BREEAM certification standards, we are ensuring our work benefits not just our customers but our people and the planet.

“Our East Midlands team has already delivered outstanding results, and this new facility enables us to grow our capabilities further, supporting our global growth and helping customers maximise performance throughout their operations.”

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