Embraer has announced an expansion of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services network in the United States to support the growing fleet of E-Jets. This includes the opening of a new Embraer-owned service centre at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas.
In partnership with the City of Fort Worth, Denton County, and the State of Texas, Embraer plans to begin operations in an existing hangar in early Q2 2025, while construction on a second hangar is expected to be completed by 2027. The new facilities will increase Embraer’s capacity to serve E-Jet customers in the US by 53%. The total investment could reach up to US$70 million and is anticipated to create approximately 250 new aviation jobs in Texas.
Carlos Naufel, President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support, expresses excitement at receiving final approval for the significant expansion of their MRO business, which supports ongoing investment in the US market. “We have a long-standing relationship with the State of Texas and look forward to our partnership with Hillwood at Alliance, and the opening of this new service centre will create hundreds of highly skilled jobs in a vital segment for the aviation industry.”
The new service centre in Fort Worth will be integrated into Embraer’s global network, which comprises 80 authorised centres and 12 owned service centres worldwide.
Ross Perot, Jr, Chairman and CEO of Hillwood comments “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.”
