Muckle advises Teesside Airport on £7m hangar
We are delighted to have advised Teesside Airport on the construction of a £7m aircraft hangar and office premises by military aviation firm, Draken.
The company, which delivers aviation training services for the RAF, developed the new facility, Hangar 362, as part of a significant expansion of its UK operations.
The project is expected to create up to 50 skilled jobs while supporting Ministry of Defence training contracts.
Investment in Teesside
Already a long-standing tenant of the airport, Draken has paid for the construction work to take place, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Teesside.
Rachel List, partner in our real estate team, said the Draken hangar development is a great example of the kind of high-value projects Muckle is supporting across the Tees Valley: “These developments involve a number of moving parts, from real estate and construction through to commercial agreements, so clients increasingly need advisers who can provide joined-up, wraparound support.
“One of Muckle’s strengths is the breadth of expertise we can bring together across the firm. By working collaboratively across our specialist teams, we’re able to support projects like this from multiple angles and help clients move forward with confidence.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to be involved in developments that are not only important for our clients but also deliver long-term economic benefits for the wider region.”
Local knowledge
Victoria Ashby, head of property and development at Teesside International Airport, said having advisers with a strong understanding of the region made a real difference throughout the project.
“It’s been a real team effort to bring this development to life. Muckle understood what this project meant not just for the airport, but for the wider Teesside economy too. Their support helped us move forward with confidence and deliver something that will create skilled jobs, generate additional revenue for the airport and strengthen our role in driving growth across the region.”
Adam Aston, head of construction at Muckle, says projects like Hangar 362 reflect the wider momentum building across the Tees Valley.
“There’s a real sense of ambition and opportunity across the region,” he said. “The scale of investment and regeneration taking place is creating long-term growth, and we’re proud to support businesses like Teesside International Airport in helping shape that future.”
Muckle LLP’s construction team, which has a long-established record in the Teesside area, is continuing to grow its presence all the time.
To find out more, contact Adam Aston on 0191 211 7853 or at [email protected]