United Aerospace Maintenance Company (UAMCO) Ltd. is proceeding with an important development for the aviation maintenance sector in Cyprus and the wider region. The company has secured the required planning permit for the construction of a specialized aircraft engines test cell in the Aradippou Industrial Area.
This approval is the next strategic step in the expansion of UAMCO's activities, which already has existing maintenance, repair and general reconstruction (MRO) facilities on the island.
Test Cell facilities are considered crucial for the aeronautics ecosystem, as they allow the testing, evaluation and certification of engines under strictly controlled conditions, immediately after the completion of maintenance work.
This UAMCO project introduces a major technological innovation at an international level. It will be the first facility in the wider Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) region to abolish the use of overhead cranes. An advanced, automated manoeuvring system called "Spider" will be used to move the engines, which is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency and handling safety. The capacity of the facility is designed to test approximately 250 aircraft engines per year.
For the implementation of this technological venture, the company will procure specialized high-tech equipment from the global aerospace giant SAFRAN.
The development of the project will be based on Cypriot companies with long experience in their industry. The architectural and mechanical design has been entrusted to DMA Architects-Engineers, which is based in Larnaca and counts more than 40 years of presence.
The main construction works will be carried out by the company GECO Constructions, which has been specializing in the field of steel structures since 2005.
This development is expected to strengthen UAMCO's operational dynamics, while at the same time it is expected to support Cyprus' effort to establish itself as a modern, regional center for the provision of specialized aviation services and infrastructure.
