Execs, Local Officials, Partners Attend Ceremony At Perot Field/Alliance Airport

Embraer hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to signal the start of construction on the company’s new MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) facility for commercial jets at Perot Field/Alliance Airport (KAFW) in Fort Worth, Texas. Company executives, local officials, and representatives from partner organizations participated in the event.

The facility will practically double Embraer’s infrastructure footprint in the U.S., enabling it to service E-Jets for customers in a state-of-the-art hangar that is scheduled to open for operations by 2027.

The approximately $70 million investment is anticipated to create as many as 250 new skilled aviation jobs in the state. Embraer had begun operations in an existing hangar at AFW in June by working with the City of Fort Worth, Denton County, and the State of Texas.

Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of 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.”

Ross Perot Jr., Chairman of Hillwood said, “Embraer’s investment represents the kind of partnership that defines Perot Field Alliance and North Texas. By aligning industry, government, and education around innovation, we’re building the infrastructure and talent base that will sustain the region’s aviation leadership for decades to come.”

Jessica Rogers, Economic Development Director for the City of Fort Worth said, “Today’s groundbreaking marks an exciting milestone in Embraer’s partnership with Fort Worth. This new maintenance facility at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport represents the next chapter in our city’s long and proud aviation legacy. Embraer’s investment and the creation of 250 high-quality jobs only serve to reinforce Fort Worth’s position as a leading center for aerospace innovation and manufacturing.”

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