The Fort Worth City Council has approved incentives for Embraer’s new service center at Perot Field Alliance Airport, marking a significant expansion of the company's U.S. maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services network. The facility will support Embraer’s growing fleet of E-Jets, bolstering the aviation giant's investment in Texas.
In collaboration with Fort Worth, Denton County, and the state of Texas, Embraer plans to begin operations in an existing hangar by the second quarter of 2025, with a new hangar set for completion by 2027. This expansion will increase Embraer’s capacity to service E-Jet customers in the U.S. by 53%. The $70 million investment is expected to create 250 new aviation jobs in North Texas.
Carlos Naufel, president and CEO of Embraer Services & Support, expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating, “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.”
The new service center in Fort Worth will join Embraer’s global network, which includes 80 authorized centers and 12 company-owned service centers.
What Local Leaders Are Saying:
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Ross Perot Jr., chairman and CEO of Hillwood, welcomed Embraer, saying, "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."
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Robert Allen, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership, highlighted the collaboration between Hillwood and Embraer, noting, "This project stands as a clear testament to Fort Worth’s robust aerospace and defense sector."
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Robert Sturns, Fort Worth's director of economic development, said, "Embraer’s new maintenance facility and 250 jobs will be an outstanding addition to our city, building upon Fort Worth’s well-established foundations in aerospace and aviation."
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Denton County Judge Andy Eads and Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Edmondson also expressed their excitement about the expansion, emphasizing the impact on local career opportunities and the growing aviation industry in the North Texas region.
The new Embraer facility is expected to enhance the region’s status as a key player in the aerospace industry while providing substantial economic benefits to the community.
