Alfor Aviation will also relocate its global headquarters to Teesside, reinforcing the airport’s position as one of the fastest-growing centres for the global aviation industry.
The agreement, secured during discussions at the Farnborough International Airshow, will result in a £50million investment at Teesside Airport, with Alfor developing a purpose-built aircraft conversion facility comprising new hangars, engineering workshops and warehousing.
Once fully operational, it will be capable of converting up to 24 passenger aircraft into freighters each year. Construction is expected to begin shortly, with the facility starting operations by the end of 2027.
Phil Forster, Managing Director of Teesside International Airport, said: “This is a landmark investment for Teesside Airport and another major endorsement of the ambitious growth strategy we have been delivering over recent years. By bringing its unique technology to Teesside, Alfor will establish the airport as a centre of excellence for air freight innovation. Aircraft will be converted here and will also be flying from here, further strengthening Teesside’s role in the future of international cargo aviation.”
