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Jet Aviation’s sets up new state-of-art 8000 square meter production centre in Basel

The new, spacious, and light-filled centre represents the latest innovations in infrastructure and equipment for a safe and enjoyable work environment.
The centre is designed with LED dimmable lighting, a high-pressure vacuum system, dust collector systems, 2 separate paint cabins, and ventilation units.

This centre consolidates all production activities, bringing cabinetry, interior finishing, and sheet metal under one roof.

7 September 2021: Jet Aviation recently completed the extension and renovation of a new 8,000 square meter production centre at its maintenance and completion facility in Basel. The new space has 5,000 square meters of renovated space and additional 3,000 square meter extension. It brings the cabinet shop, interiors and finishing shops, and sheet metal shops together in one location.

Jeremie Caillet, Jet Aviation’s vice president of VIP completions said, “This investment is a testament to our promise of being easy to do business with. Customers trust us with one of their most valuable assets, and we take pride in bringing their vision to life. This centre consolidates all production activities, bringing cabinetry, interior finishing, and sheet metal under one roof. It further creates significant efficiencies and makes it easier for our customers to visit and experience first-hand the craftsmanship that makes their aircraft so unique.” 

The architectural design and planning process started in mid-2019 while the actual construction started towards the end of 2019. Phase I was completed in November in which moving the sheet metal, interior and finishing shops was completed. Phase II focused on moving the cabinet shop and completing the extension and renovation project.

Sylvain Von Hof, vice president real estate, facility management & logistics EMEA said, “The concept and development of such a large project adjacent to our existing hangars was a long and complex program, which took almost ten years from initial concept to opening. It is a fantastic achievement and we thank everyone who took part, from the teams here at Jet Aviation, to our local partners, including the Euro Airport, who played a significant role throughout the entire process.”

Cyril Martiniere, vice president MRO Europe & general manager Basel, added, “After more than twenty years, we are delighted to see our production teams of some 150 employees together in one location. This new, spacious, and light-filled centre represents the latest innovations in infrastructure and equipment for a safe and enjoyable work environment and will allow the teams to collaborate even more efficiently and effectively with one another and with our customers.

In line with Jet Aviation’s commitment to employee well-being and sustainability, the centre is designed with LED dimmable lighting, a high-pressure vacuum system, dust collector systems, 2 separate paint cabins, and ventilation units. The centre also features 600 square meters of levelled assembly and pre-assembly platforms to foster optimal performance.