Embraer announced the opening of a new Embraer-owned service center at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, expanding its maintenance, repair and overhaul service network to support the growing number of E-jet aircraft.
Embraer is partnering with the City of Fort Worth, Denton County and the State of Texas to begin operations at the existing hangar in early second quarter 2025, while building a second hangar to be completed by 2027.
The new facility will increase Embraer’s capacity to serve E-Jet customers in the United States by 53%. The investment is expected to reach up to $70 million and create approximately 250 new aviation jobs in Texas.
“We are pleased to receive final approval for a significant 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. I’m excited,” he said.
“We have a long-standing relationship with the state of Texas and look forward to our partnership with Alliance Hillwood. With the opening of this new service center, we will bring hundreds of highly skilled professionals in areas critical to the aviation industry. new jobs will be created.”
The new Fort Worth service center adds to Embraer’s global network of 80 authorized centers and 12 owned service centers around the world.
“We are excited to welcome Embraer, a world leader in aviation, to Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and North Texas,” said Ross Perot Jr., Chairman and CEO of Hillwood. ” “This new facility will bring 250 high-quality jobs to Fort Worth and North Texas, further strengthening the region’s role as a leading hub for aerospace innovation, while ensuring Embraer’s growing fleet of commercial jets in the U.S. We are proud to support them in this exciting new chapter in their growth. ”
“We are excited that Embraer has selected Fort Worth and Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport for its new aircraft facility,” said Robert Allen, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership. Ta. “Working closely with the Hillwood and Embraer teams throughout the process, this project is clear evidence of Fort Worth’s strong aerospace and defense sector, which will have a lasting impact on our industry and support our community. I look forward to seeing it continue to grow.”
“We are excited to welcome Embraer to Fort Worth, and specifically to Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport,” said Robert Stearns, economic development director for the City of Fort Worth. “As one of the world’s largest commercial aircraft manufacturers, Embraer’s new maintenance facility and 250 jobs will be a great addition to our city, building on the success of Fort Worth’s established foundation in aerospace and aviation. I guess.”
“This project is part of Denton County’s growing aviation industry, thanks in part to our long-standing partnership with Hillwood,” said Denton County Judge Andy Eads. “Embraer’s expansion here will support other airlines throughout the North Texas region. Additionally, through this agreement, Denton County residents will have access to these high-paying career opportunities. It will be.”
“We are thrilled to see a respected company like Embraer expand their operations in Denton County, and we are extremely grateful for our continued partnership with Hillwood.” said Denton County 4th Precinct Chief Diane Edmondson.