Embraer has begun construction on a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) centre for commercial jets at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, after a ground-breaking ceremony held in October 2025. The facility is expected to open in 2027, create about 250 skilled jobs, and cost roughly US$70 million, the manufacturer said in a company statement.
Embraer said the new MRO will expand its U.S. support capacity for E-Jet customers by roughly 53%, positioned to serve the growing backlog and new orders in North America, a market lift underscored by Avelo Airlines’ September order for 50 firm E195-E2s (with purchase rights for 50 more). The Avelo deal makes the U.S. the launch market for Embraer’s largest commercial E-Jet and strengthens the business case for expanded local MRO capability.
Key details
Facility scope and timeline
- Location: Perot Field Alliance Airport (Fort Worth, Texas).
- Opening target: 2027, subject to permitting and construction timeline.
- Investment & jobs: Company-stated ~US$70 million capex and ~250 skilled jobs.
- Capacity impact: Embraer projects the hangar will raise its U.S. capacity to service E-Jets by about 53%.
Commercial context
- Avelo order: Avelo’s firm order for 50 E195-E2s (with purchase rights for 50 more), list-price value reported at approximately US$4.4 billion, is widely reported and confirms rising U.S. demand for Embraer’s E-Jet family. That contract strengthens the business case for local MRO support. (Note: one secondary article cited a higher $9bn figure; primary releases and Reuters list the $4.4bn figure at list price.)
Who spoke and what they said
- Embraer President & CEO Francisco Gomes Neto attended the groundbreaking and emphasised Fort Worth’s “innovation” and the long-term role of the U.S. market in Embraer’s strategy. Local developer Hillwood and Fort Worth officials also attended.
Impacts and industry context
Why it matters
- Service resilience: A local U.S. MRO reduces downtime for E-Jet operators in North America and lowers ferry costs and logistical complexity for mid-life heavy checks.
- Commercial momentum: Avelo’s E195-E2 order (and other recent deals, e.g., TrueNoord/LatAm fleet moves) signals Embraer’s improving U.S. foothold, incentivising OEM after-sales investment.
- Economic development: The facility brings local employment and supply-chain opportunities to the Fort Worth region, an oft-cited benefit by regional officials at the ceremony.
Potential questions / caveats
- Permits & schedule: Opening in 2027 assumes no permitting or construction delays; infrastructure projects commonly face timing risks.
- Scale & pricing: Reported job and investment figures are Embraer projections; actual economic impact depends on final construction scope and MRO market uptake.
Timeline points
- Sep 10, 2025: Avelo signs firm order for 50 Embraer E195-E2s (50 purchase rights).
- Oct 20, 2025: Embraer holds ground-breaking at Perot Field Alliance Airport for new MRO facility.
- 2027 (target): Facility expected to open, pending permits.
What’s next? industry outlook
- For Embraer: The Fort Worth MRO extends Embraer’s after-sales footprint in the U.S., improving support for E-Jets as the manufacturer pursues further sales and lease placements in North America.
- For U.S. operators: Local MRO capacity should shorten turnaround for scheduled heavy maintenance and inspections and may reduce service costs over time. Regional airlines planning E-Jet integrations, notably Avelo, will benefit operationally.
- For the MRO market: OEM-owned MROs compete with independent providers; Embraer’s investment signals OEMs see sustained demand for manufacturer-aligned capability in the Americas.
Sources
- Embraer press release, Embraer celebrates the groundbreaking of its new MRO facility in Fort Worth, 20 Oct 2025.
- Hillwood / Perot Field Alliance press release on site development.
- Avelo Airlines press release, Avelo Orders up to 100 Embraer E195-E2s, 10 Sep 2025 (firm 50 + 50 rights).
- Reuters, Aviation trade coverage, reporting on Avelo order and Embraer deals.
