OGMA was founded as part of the reorganisation of the Portuguese Army's Aeronautic Service on June 29, 1918, under the name Parque de Material Aeronáutico (Aeronautics Material Depot), and was responsible for storing, repairing, manufacturing, and providing aeronautical material. In addition, OGMA provided training to military aeronautics personnel.[1] Ten years later it was renamed Oficinas Gerais de Material Aeronáutico (General Workshops of Aeronautical Material). In 1994, the company was renamed OGMA - Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal S.A.[2]
In 1993, OGMA became a Rolls-Royce Authorised Maintenance Center for the T56, AE 2100 and AE 3007A engines and, five years later, became an Authorised Maintenance Center for Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft.[7] Since 1994 OGMA has manufactured most of the Pilatus PC-12's major structural components, including fuselage, wings, cargo and passenger doors, flaps, ailerons, rudder and wiring harnesses.[8] In 2001, the company was contracted for repairs and modifications to 40 F-16 aircraft belonging to the Portuguese Air Force.[9] In 2004, OGMA was privatised, and its ownership distributed between Embraer and EMPORDEF.[10] On July 10, 2006, OGMA inaugurated the Executive Jets Center, created to improve the maintenance services of the Embraer Legacy 600 and future business jets developed by Embraer.[11] Since 2013, OGMA has been involved in the Embraer KC-390's development program, including central fuselage manufacturing, fairing, metallic alloys, composite materials and elevons.[12] OGMA participated in the initial phase of the aircraft's development and assumed responsibility for supply chain development and management, primarily relying upon Portuguese companies.[13]
In 2016, OGMA recorded a sales volume of 195.4 million Euros and a profit of 10.1 million Euros. In 2019, the company appointed Alexandre Solis as Chief Executive Officer.[14] In 2017, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services accounted for about 70% of OGMA's total business volume.[citation needed] As of 2013[update], OGMA serviced approximately 40 clients from 70 countries.[15]
OGMA is located in Alverca, in the Alverca Aeronautical Park, approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north east of Lisbon International Airport.[19] Its facilities occupy 440,000 square metres (4,700,000 sq ft), of which 150,000 square metres (1,600,000 sq ft) are covered facilities. The location also includes a 3,000-metre (9,800 ft) runway and a control tower.[20] Its facilities comprise 11 hangars for civil and military aircraft maintenance, manufacturing and testing.[19]
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