Embraer held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 20, 2025, to mark the start of construction on its new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for commercial jets at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth.
The event brought together local officials, Embraer executives and representatives from partner organizations.
The new hangar is scheduled to open by 2027.
With the expanded infrastructure, Embraer's capacity to serve E-Jets customers in the United States will grow by 53 percent. The investment — expected to reach up to $70 million — is expected to create approximately 250 new skilled aviation jobs in Texas. In collaboration with the city of Fort Worth, Denton County, and the state of Texas, Embraer began operations at Alliance Airport in June at an existing hangar.
"We are honored to be here in Fort Worth, Texas — a city that represents innovation, resilience and opportunity — to celebrate the groundbreaking of our new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Perot Field Alliance Airport," said Francisco Gomes Neto, president and CEO of Embraer. "This moment marks a new chapter in Embraer's journey in the United States, a country where we've been for over 46 years. With an investment of up to $70 million and the creation of 250 new skilled aviation jobs, this facility is a symbol of our long-term commitment to the U.S. market."
"Today's groundbreaking at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport marks an exciting milestone for our region," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. "The airport continues to serve as a hub of innovation and economic opportunity, and Embraer's expansion further strengthens Fort Worth's position as a global leader in aviation and advanced manufacturing. This investment brings not only high-quality jobs but also highlights the strength of our business environment and the talent of our local workforce."
The new Fort Worth service center will be part of Embraer's global network, which includes more than 80 authorized service centers and 13 Embraer-owned service centers worldwide.
Embraer is a global aerospace company founded in 1969 that is headquartered in Brazil, with businesses in commercial and executive aviation, defense and security and agricultural aviation.
