Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a world leader in business jet aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, has announced they will construct a new 225,000 square foot maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Gateway Airport, Airport).
“Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is an ideal location for Gulfstream’s newest MRO facility,” said Derek Zimmerman, president, Gulfstream Customer Support. “Not only is it an established airport for business aviation operators, its infrastructure and size provide a great location for both Gulfstream and our customers. The state of Arizona, the city of Mesa and the airport authority have been incredibly welcoming and supportive of our efforts to expand our service capabilities. The new facility and the job creation that will follow is great news for our customers, our employees and the community.”
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City of Mesa Mayor John Giles, Chairman of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA), added, “The arrival of Gulfstream is further proof that Gateway Airport is one of the best locations in North America for MRO and other aerospace facilities. The hundreds of high-wage jobs and educational partnerships that will be generated with this facility will have a profound impact on the entire region.”
When completed, the new facility will total 250,000 square feet and represents a $70 million investment by Gulfstream. The Mesa service center will offer a broad range of services and add additional capacity for customers in the western United States. The facility at Gateway Airport will be Gulfstream’s first in Arizona and will feature a sustainable, modern design, in line with Gulfstream’s sustainability goals.
“Gulfstream’s arrival represents the single largest private investment in the history of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport,” said J. Brian O’Neill A.A.A.E, PMGAA Executive Director/CEO. “Gateway Airport has proven to be an ideal location for MRO facilities, and Gulfstream’s announcement further validates our position as a global industry leader.”
“This partnership will propel Greater Phoenix’s thriving aerospace footprint and allow the region to become a blueprint for aerospace success,” said Chris Camacho, President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “We are proud to be among Gulfstream’s partners in this innovative step forward.”
Gulfstream has also announced workforce development partnerships with Arizona State University and Chandler-Gilbert Community College, located adjacent to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. These partnerships will prepare tomorrow’s workers and provide high-paying jobs in the fast-growing aerospace sector.
Gateway Airport is served by five commercial airlines offering nonstop service to more than 60 domestic and international destinations. The Airport also boasts of approximately one thousand acres of aeronautical and non-aeronautical land available for development. SkyBridge Arizona is a 360-acre master development offering large parcels and airfield access. The GatewayEast master development includes 400-acres of mixed-use non-aeronautical development opportunities strategically located adjacent to two highway systems.
For more information about Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, visit www.gatewayairport.com.
