Clark Airport’s push to become a major aviation and aerospace hub gained fresh momentum after the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) signed a 25-year lease agreement with Heatcon Asia, Inc. for the establishment of a new aerospace repair and support facility.
Under the agreement, Heatcon will put up a manufacturing, material distribution, and in-shop composite repair facility inside the Clark Civil Aviation Complex.
Heatcon is a global provider of composite repair solutions and a supplier to major aviation players, including Boeing.
CIAC president and chief executive officer Jojit Alcazar said the partnership marks a significant step in strengthening Clark’s position in the aviation and aerospace industry.
“This investment represents a significant milestone in Clark’s continued emergence as a leading aviation and aerospace hub,” Alcazar said.
He said Heatcon’s presence is expected to boost Clark’s appeal as a destination for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, especially as the global aviation sector faces rising demand for strict safety, efficiency, and repair standards.
“Heatcon’s facilities support major aviation players in the region, including Boeing, and are expected to further strengthen Clark’s position as an attractive destination for aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services,” Alcazar said.
The investment also supports CIAC’s plan to develop the Clark Civil Aviation Complex into the Clark Aviation Capital, a business, logistics, manufacturing, and aviation-driven development center.
Alcazar said the entry of Heatcon aligns with the mandate of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority to attract high-value industries and deepen the country’s role in the global logistics and aerospace supply chain.
“Today’s signing formalizes a partnership rooted in innovation and global excellence. It highlights Clark’s readiness to support the growing demands of the global aerospace industry while advancing our vision of developing Clark Aviation Capital,” he said.
Established in 1978, Heatcon manufactures hot bonders, heat blankets, and process materials used in commercial and military aviation.
Heatcon management said the Clark facility will serve as a strategic hub for its expanding customer base across the Asia-Pacific region and will form part of the company’s broader global expansion.
Alcazar thanked Heatcon for choosing Clark as a long-term investment site, saying CIAC would support the company’s operations in the coming years.
“We thank Heatcon for its trust and investment in CIAC. Their growth is our growth, and we are committed to supporting the long-term success of their operations here,” Alcazar said.
He said the partnership could serve as a launchpad for decades of shared growth, innovation, and aerospace development in Clark.
CIAC said the project forms part of its continuing efforts under the Marcos administration to transform Clark into a competitive aviation capital that can host global enterprises engaged in industrial, commercial, warehousing, logistics, and high-tech manufacturing operations.