Embraer investing $70 million in new facilities at Alliance

Embraer investing $70 million in new facilities at Alliance

Published on October 15, 2024

Fort Worth City Council approved incentives for Embraer's new service center at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth. The facility will expand Embraer's investment and presence in the U.S. for its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services network, which will support a growing fleet of E-Jets.

In partnership with the City of Fort Worth, Denton County and the state of Texas, Embraer expects to begin operations in an existing hangar, in the beginning of the second quarter of 2025, while building a second hangar that should be finished by 2027. With the new facilities, Embraer's capacity to serve the E-Jets customers will increase by 53% in the U.S. The investment will reach up to $70 million and is expected to create approximately 250 new aviation jobs in Texas.

"We are excited to receive the final approval for this important expansion of our MRO business that supports our continued investment in the U.S. market," said Carlos Naufel, president and CEO of Embraer Services & Support. "We have a longstanding relationship with the state of Texas and look forward to our partnership with Hillwood at Alliance, and the opening of this new service center will create hundreds of highly skilled jobs in a vital segment for the aviation industry."

The new Fort Worth service center will be added to the global network of Embraer, which includes 80 authorized centers and 12 owned service centers around the world.

What they're saying

Ross Perot Jr, chairman and CEO of Hillwood: "We are excited to welcome Embraer, a global leader in aviation, to Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and North Texas. This new facility will bring 250 high-quality jobs to Fort Worth and North Texas, further strengthening our region's role as a key hub for aerospace innovation while ensuring that Embraer can efficiently support its expanding fleet of commercial jets in the U.S. We are proud to be a part of this exciting new chapter in their growth."

Robert Allen, president and CEO, Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership: "We're thrilled that Embraer has selected Fort Worth and Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport for their new aircraft facility. Collaborating closely with Hillwood and Embraer's team throughout the entire process, this project stands as a clear testament to Fort Worth's robust aerospace and defense sector. We're excited to see the lasting impact this will have on the industry and our community's continued growth."

Robert Sturns, director of economic development for the City of Fort Worth: "We're excited to welcome Embraer to Fort Worth, and more specifically, to the Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. As one of the largest producers of civil aircraft in the world, Embraer's new maintenance facility and 250 jobs will be an outstanding addition to our city, building upon the success of Fort Worth's well-established foundations in aerospace and aviation."

Denton County Judge Andy Eads: "This project is part of our growing aviation industry in Denton County, thanks in part to our longstanding partnership with Hillwood. The expansion of Embraer here will assist other aviation companies across the North Texas Region. In addition, through this deal, Denton County residents will have access to these well-paying career opportunities."

Dianne Edmondson, Denton County Precinct 4 commissioner: "I am thrilled to see a well-respected company like Embraer expanding in Denton County. And we so appreciate the ongoing partnership with Hillwood."

Photo:A rendering of the Embraer maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in the Alliance Corridor.

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