Embraer invests up to $70 million to build aircraft maintenance manufacturing facility in Texas
Embraer has announced plans to build a new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul manufacturing facility for commercial jets at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. The company, which designs, manufactures, and services commercial aircraft, is investing up to $70 million in the project and expects to create approximately 250 new skilled aviation jobs.
The new hangar is scheduled to open by 2027 and will expand Embraer’s infrastructure supporting E-Jets customers in the United States. With the additional capacity, the company expects to grow its U.S.-based service capability by 53%. The press release did not disclose the size of the facility or how much land it will occupy.
The Fort Worth facility will provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for commercial jets. Specific production or service throughput rates were not disclosed. The facility will support skilled roles across aviation maintenance and related operations.
Embraer began operations at Perot Field Alliance Airport in June using an existing hangar. The project is being carried out in collaboration with the City of Fort Worth, Denton County, and the State of Texas. Details regarding financial incentives or other forms of public support were not disclosed.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO, Embraer, said, “We are honored to be here in Fort Worth, Texas – a city that represents innovation, resilience, and opportunity – to celebrate the groundbreaking of our new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility at Perot Field Alliance Airport. This moment marks a new chapter in Embraer’s journey in the United States, a country where we’ve been for over 46 years. With an investment of up to $70 million and the creation of 250 new skilled aviation jobs, this facility is a symbol of our long-term commitment to the U.S. market,”
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