Gulfstream Expands MRO Footprint in Dallas

Gulfstream said it invested more than $55 million in the 162,000-square-foot MRO facility at Alliance, Texas.

Wednesday, October 05, 2022 at 04:50 PM ET

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The building includes hangar space, back shops, support areas and employee and customer offices and can accommodate up to nine Gulfstream G650ER aircraft in the hangar space as well as six aircraft on the ramp. [Courtesy: Gulfstream]

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Gulfstream Aerospace inaugurated a new $55 million, 162,000-square-foot Customer Support service center at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Texas.
The new facility will serve Gulfstream's significant customer base in Texas and international traffic from Mexico, Central, and South America, aiming to accommodate approximately 200 employees.
Gulfstream is partnering with Tarrant County College's airframe and powerplant (A&P) program to develop and train the local workforce, creating a talent pipeline for the new service center.
This Fort Worth expansion is part of Gulfstream's overarching strategic initiative to enhance customer convenience and globally increase its support offerings, complementing other recent and planned facility expansions worldwide.

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Gulfstream Aerospace [NYSE: GD] is expanding its footprint in Texas. The business and private aircraft manufacturer opened its newest Gulfstream Customer Support service center at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) Tuesday and marked the occasion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the facility. Federal, state, local dignitaries, community leaders and Gulfstream leadership were all present to celebrate the opening.

Gulfstream invested more than $55 million in the 162,000-square-foot MRO facility at KAFW, building hangars and shop space, support areas, and employee and customer offices, it said in a statement. Additionally, there will be room for nine Gulfstream G650ER aircraft in the hangar space and six on the ramp.