Aircraft hangars
Rubb is a leading manufacturer of temporary and permanent fabric aircraft hangars, air cargo facilities, aircraft maintenance buildings, storage warehouses, and aviation hangars.
Our high-quality membrane materials and post-production galvanized welded steel frames deliver durability over time, making the cost of maintaining Rubb aircraft hangars more economical compared to conventional aviation buildings.
Translucent membranes allow natural daylight to illuminate the hangar workspace while the white roof surface reflects heat. Optional Thermohall® insulation minimises heat transfer, prevents condensation and virtually eliminates thermal bridging and air infiltration.
Rubb offers a variety of different hangar door solutions. They can be selected and designed to suit many size and opening requirements. This flexibility ensures that our aviation clients get the best option for their selected aviation building type, depending on their operational needs.
Rubb aircraft hangars can be quickly erected, dismantled and relocated due to module pre-fabrication. Rubb can provide site supervisors or fully dedicated construction teams to complete any custom aviation project. Aircraft hangars are transportable by land, sea and air.
Rubb aircraft buildings can accommodate many foundation options such as concrete up-stand, ballast weights, and ground anchors into an existing surface. Rubb co-ordination with the groundwork contractor is key for the client to reach the most cost effective solution.
Our established supply chain streamlines coordination of delivery and installation. Pre-fabricated elements and the ability to construct our hangars in a variety of weather conditions speeds up the construction process.
Aviation buildings can accommodate all types of door, ventilation and other systems and safely support high loads imposed by overhead cranes, ceiling-mounted HVAC and fire-suppression systems, fall-protection equipment and other superimposed loads.
Rubb personnel are on hand to provide help and support, from initial contact to quotation, installation and beyond. Rubb’s commitment to customer service continues after hangar project completion and forms the basis for long-term customer satisfaction.
Explore Rubb’s patented Thermohall® insulated cladding system, which delivers many cost-effective and eco-friendly benefits.
Thermohall® fabric can be used to clad all Rubb structure types. Insulation can be supplied in thicknesses from 50mm to 150mm, providing the best cost-saving thermal solution.
| Thickness | U Value (SI) W/m2K | R Value (US) ft-F-hr/BTU |
|---|---|---|
| 50mm (2in) | 0.67 W/m2K | R11 |
| 100mm (4in) | 0.36 W/m2K | R19 |
| 150mm (6in) | 0.25 W/m2K | R27 |
Outer layer
Flame retardant heavy-duty fabric
Core
High-density glass wool insulation
Inner layer
Self-cleaning PVC fabric
Rubb has the ideal aircraft hangar solution for helicopter and fixed wing aircraft maintenance and storage. Rubb hangars provide functional spaces for commercial and military helicopters, aircraft, air cargo storage and temporary or permanent air terminal expansion.
Rubb MRO hangars are custom-designed to suit our clients’ maintenance, repair, and overhaul needs. We work closely with end users to ensure the hangar design, dimensions and shape incorporate the most efficient use of available space.
Users of Rubb aircraft storage hangars benefit from clear spans and high translucent ceilings, which provide a bright efficient working environment. Rubb structures are fully relocatable or extendable to meet changing storage needs.
Rubb's aviation solutions are also perfectly suited to helicopter requirements. Rubb has worked with police, air ambulance, military, and civil aviation clients to protect their assets from the elements.
Trusted by military, police, and civil organisations, Rubb's hangars are also suitable for light and fixed wing aircraft.
From civil aviation logistic drones to military UAVs, Rubb's hangar solutions are the perfect match for any unmanned endeavour.
Rubb can provide custom designed hangars in a variety of configurations and sizes to suit your specific requirements.
BVE structures feature lattice frame sidewalls and can be designed with single or multiple lattice roof pitches. Span widths start from 20m to 40m, by any length.
The BVC is designed with a vertical column leg and a lattice frame roof. This structure type offers a large clear internal area. 40m to 100m width spans are available.
The BVL has vertical lattice frame sidewalls and single or multiple lattice roof pitches per span. Large spans start from 40m to 100m in width, by any length.
The EFASS hangar is designed for rapid deployment. Lightweight, robust and relocatable, these hangars are available in three widths (11m, 20.4m and 25m).
With over 45 years experience of designing, manufacturing, and constructing custom aviation hangars we have built relationships with high profile clients worldwide.
The Rubb team who worked on site were absolutely first class. The first steel went in the ground on December 14 and by May 19 we were able to introduce the first aircraft into the hangar.
Brendan McConnellogue, Head of Maintenance
easyJet
The Rubb hangar is ideal for cases where we work in a single bay: e.g. paint hangars or single bay large body aircraft storage hangars. The main needs that the hangar has helped us meet are lower costs, fast construction and the need for a flexible location.
Murat Sözer, Mechanical Works Chief
Turkish Technic
The speed and flexibility of the Rubb hangar construction has enabled the airport to develop new hangarage and respond quickly to a key customer’s requirements. This has been critical in order for business to be undertaken in a competitive marketplace.
Al Titterington, Managing Director
Newquay Cornwall Airport
Even an extreme blizzard won’t slow the efficiency of the Rockford MRO hangar. Five hundred skilled workers enjoy natural light in ideal working conditions at the 24-hour facility, delivered by Rubb, operated by AAR.
Jeff Polsean, Economic Development Manager
Chicago Rockford International Airport
Rubb is involved in top-flight projects around the world, so it’s great to have a British company with a global reputation supporting our aviation business ambitions for Bro Tathan.
Scott Caldwell, Director
Savills
The building provides an excellent standard of warm and dry facilities in a very harsh environment, with all of the space and functions required for 24-hour SAR and two crew-change S-92s.
Adrian Rose, Operations & Service Delivery Manager
Bristow Group
The facilities at the new hangar and base are excellent. It is an ideal location to operate from in order to service Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Sergeant Neil Cartwright, NPAS Bournemouth Base Manager
National Police Air Service
This one-of-a-kind building is truly mammoth as an MRO facility. It’s impressive from the inside and practical for all kinds of repair.
Dan Roszkowski, President
Larson & Darby Group
We chose Rubb for their reputation in design, development and deployment of temporary hangars. The installation of our hangars was speedy and efficient, the project was completed on time and as promised.
Hareb Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, CEO
Horizon Flight Academy
The safety awareness, commitment, dedication, and professionalism of the team have become the benchmark for other contractors we have engaged with for the airport and I thank you most sincerely for making this happen.
Dapo Oyeleke, Area Manager
Bristow Helicopters Ltd
Rubb was responsible for the design, manufacture, assembly and all mechanical services relating to the MRO hangar. The project was completed to deadline and is already proving of great use to our company.
Brian Hetherington, General Manager
Scot Airways
NHV UK are very impressed with Rubb’s professionalism, service and quality product, and would have no hesitation in using them for similar projects in the future.
Colin Hancy, Commercial Manager
NHV UK
