Project summary
There is an opportunity for Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) to develop an Aviation Park at Upington International Airport.
The development can accommodate aircraft maintenance, repair and overhauling (MRO) facilities as well as services such as aircraft storage, end-of-lease refurbishment or scrapping, parts distribution and cargo development.
The climate and space for aircraft storage, the viability for green (solar) energy and a greenfield site to construct a state-of-the-art facility make Upington International Airport a favourable location for an MRO facility.
Targeted sectors
- Infrastructure
- Real estate
- Construction
- Renewable energy
Project description
Upington International Airport’s 4.9 km runway allows it to land the largest aircraft. Airports Company South Africa is a partner in the application to run the Upington Industrial Park (UIP) and has allocated 55 ha for the creation of an Aviation Park to store and maintain aircraft and a further 30 ha for commercial development.
The planned storage facility could also support a variety of related sectors such as modification and demolition, parts manufacturing and warehousing and ground support equipment (GSE) repair.
Project elements
- Parking and storage of aircraft: includes the parking and stripping of aircraft and the recycling of spare parts for maintenance purposes
- Cargo hub: increase of cargo facility for important export purposes including truck stop
- Car rental facilities: providing improved facilities for car rental companies
- Electronics hub
- Solar farm project
Project finance
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- Public Private Partnership
- Equity Partners/Investors
- Property Developers
Project status
A feasibility study was concluded which indicated that the projects present a viable business opportunity for ACSA and the local community. The study indicated that the development could be very lucrative.
Partnerships
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- ACSA
- Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
