President Nayib Bukele recently joined industry leaders to inaugurate Hangar 7 at AEROMAN, a massive expansion that officially transforms El Salvador into the largest aircraft maintenance hub on the planet. This new facility adds 16 additional production lines, bringing the site to a total of 65 lines. The milestone marks a significant leap for the nation, moving from a regional leader to a global powerhouse in the aviation sector.
During the ceremony, AEROMAN CEO Alejandro Echeverría emphasized the magnitude of the project, noting that the consolidation of 65 production lines in a single location is an achievement unmatched anywhere else. He highlighted that this expansion is not just about physical space, but about cementing the country’s status as a premier destination for high-tech aeronautical services.
President Bukele reflected on the rapid growth of the facility, recalling that only a few years ago, the opening of Hangar 6 had positioned the company as the second largest in the Americas. Now with this Hangar 7 project, AEROMAN becomes the largest maintenance center in the world, and that fills us with pride because it is here in El Salvador, the President stated during the event.
The President also framed the expansion as a testament to the country’s evolving business climate. He described the project as a clear example of a nation where investments are secure, citing legal certainty, political stability, and strong public support as the primary drivers. There is a guarantee that in all the foreseeable future, El Salvador is not going to change its development policy through investment, Bukele added.
Beyond the infrastructure, the expansion has a profound social impact. AEROMAN founder Roberto Kriete noted that the facility now generates more than 7,000 direct jobs for Salvadorans. I offer you, in a single site, the largest hangar and maintenance base in the world for the benefit of the Salvadoran people, Kriete said, reaffirming his commitment to creating high-quality employment opportunities.