The details
According to the news release, Embraer designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems. The company, which began in 1969, will use the new facilities to continue growing its maintenance, repair and overhaul services network, which will support a growing fleet of E-Jets.
The news release states the project will commence in two phases. The company expects to begin operations in an existing hangar in the second quarter of 2025 while construction of a new state-of-the-art hangar is slated for completion in 2027.
With the new facilities, Embraer expects to increase its capacity to serve E-Jets customers by 53% in the U.S., according to the news release. The new Fort Worth service center will be added to Embraer’s global network, which includes 80 authorized centers and 12 owned-service centers around the world.
The news release states the company partnered with the City of Fort Worth, Denton County and the state of Texas on the project.
What they’re saying
“We have a longstanding relationship with the state of Texas and look forward to our partnership with Hillwood at Alliance, and the opening of this new service center will create hundreds of highly skilled jobs in a vital segment for the aviation industry,” said Carlos Naufel, President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support.
“We are excited to welcome Embraer, a global leader in aviation, to Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and North Texas,” said Ross Perot Jr., chairman and CEO of Hillwood, the developer of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and AllianceTexas. “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.”
“This project is part of our growing aviation industry in Denton County,” Denton County Judge Andy Eads said. “The expansion of Embraer here will assist other aviation companies across the North Texas region and Denton County residents will have access to these well-paying career opportunities.”
- Expected completion of first facility is second quarter of 2025; second facility slated for completion in 2027
- 13901 Aviator Way, Ste. 270, Fort Worth
- www.embraer.com
