On July 30, Diehl Aviation will officially break ground on a new production facility in Craiova, in Romania’s Dolj region. The new site marks an important step in strengthening the company’s global manufacturing footprint to meet rising demand in the aviation industry.

The facility will cover over 12,000 square meters and focus on producing components for commercial passenger aircraft. Around 75 employees will be on site at launch, with plans to grow to approximately 500 in the medium term.

ABOUT Diehl Aviation

Diehl Aviation is a global partner for the aviation industry. The supplier is recognized as a pioneer that drives innovation and shapes the future of flying. Diehl Aviation aims to make travel safer and more comfortable, save valuable resources and present ground-breaking solutions to customers in all business areas. Diehl Aviation (including Diehl Aerospace, a joint venture with Thales) is a leading supplier of avionics, aircraft systems and cabin solutions and currently has over 5,400 employees. The company generates annual revenues of more than 1.2 billion euros. Its customers include leading aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer, as well as military partners, manufacturers of eVTOL aircraft, and airlines and operators of commercial and business aircraft worldwide.