StandardAero, in collaboration with Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), Augusta Economic Development Authority, and the state of Georgia, has announced the upcoming addition of an 80,500 ft² hangar expansion to its Augusta Business Aviation MRO facility. The construction is expected to be completed in 2025.
“The new facility will add over 60% of new space to our existing footprint,” said Chris Bodine, VP/GM of StandardAero's Augusta facility. “The current facility was built in the 1970's, when aircraft were a lot smaller. The new facility will allow us to support additional super mid-size to large-cabin aircraft for airframe and avionics while also significantly expanding our engine shop to further support many of those aircraft.
“We are very thankful to the Augusta Airport, City of Augusta and the state of Georgia for their generous outreach and support for building this new facility,” said Tony Brancato, President of StandardAero Business Aviation. “The expansion will allow us to work on larger Dassault, Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft and also meet the rapidly growing MRO needs of HTF7000 series engine operators.”
To facilitate the facility's construction, AGS Airport and Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) have secured a grant for site preparation and construction. Over a ten-year period, the State of Georgia will provide job tax credits for incremental employees hired at the site, alongside additional incentives.
