Textron Aviation to Open New Service Facility at Essendon Fields Airport, Expanding Capabilities in Australia
Textron Aviation announced plans to expand its presence in Australia with a new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne. The new facility, set to begin construction in March 2025 and be operational by early 2026, will more than double the current space to over 35,000 square feet.
The expansion aims to enhance support for Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker customers in the APAC region, where over 1,400 aircraft are currently operating. The modernized facility will feature a central airport location, an improved parts stockroom for faster shipping, and an enhanced customer lounge.
This development follows Textron Aviation's June 2024 expansion at Jandakot airport in Perth and the addition of a parts warehouse at Essendon Fields. Additionally, Premiair Aviation Maintenance, acquired in 2020, has been rebranded as Textron Aviation Australia Pty to integrate into the company's global service network.
Textron Aviation ha annunciato piani per espandere la sua presenza in Australia con una nuova struttura di servizio all'aeroporto di Essendon Fields a Melbourne. La nuova struttura, i cui lavori di costruzione inizieranno a marzo 2025 e sarà operativa all'inizio del 2026, raddoppierà più che altro lo spazio attuale a oltre 35.000 piedi quadrati.
L'espansione mira a migliorare il supporto per i clienti di Cessna, Beechcraft e Hawker nella regione APAC, dove attualmente operano oltre 1.400 aerei. La struttura modernizzata avrà una posizione centrale in aeroporto, un magazzino di parti migliorato per una spedizione più rapida e una lounge per i clienti potenziata.
Questo sviluppo segue l'espansione di Textron Aviation a giugno 2024 presso l'aeroporto di Jandakot a Perth e l'aggiunta di un magazzino di parti a Essendon Fields. Inoltre, Premiair Aviation Maintenance, acquisita nel 2020, è stata rinominata Textron Aviation Australia Pty per integrarsi nella rete di servizi globale dell'azienda.
Textron Aviation anunció planes para expandir su presencia en Australia con una nueva instalación de servicio en el aeropuerto de Essendon Fields en Melbourne. La nueva instalación, que comenzará su construcción en marzo de 2025 y estará operativa a principios de 2026, más que duplicará el espacio actual a más de 35,000 pies cuadrados.
La expansión tiene como objetivo mejorar el soporte para los clientes de Cessna, Beechcraft y Hawker en la región APAC, donde actualmente operan más de 1,400 aeronaves. La instalación modernizada contará con una ubicación central en el aeropuerto, un almacén de piezas mejorado para un envío más rápido y una sala de espera para clientes mejorada.
Este desarrollo sigue a la expansión de Textron Aviation en junio de 2024 en el aeropuerto de Jandakot en Perth y la adición de un almacén de piezas en Essendon Fields. Además, Premiair Aviation Maintenance, adquirida en 2020, ha sido rebautizada como Textron Aviation Australia Pty para integrarse en la red de servicios global de la empresa.
텍스트론 항공이 멜버른의 에센돈 필드 공항에 새로운 서비스 시설을 설치하여 호주에서의 입지를 확장할 계획을 발표했습니다. 이 새로운 시설은 2025년 3월에 공사에 착수하여 2026년 초에 운영될 예정이며, 현재 공간의 두 배 이상인 35,000 제곱피트를 초과할 것입니다.
이번 확장은 APAC 지역에서 현재 1,400대 이상의 항공기가 운영되고 있는 Cessna, Beechcraft 및 Hawker 고객에 대한 지원을 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 현대화된 시설은 중앙 공항 위치, 더 빠른 배송을 위한 개선된 부품 창고 및 향상된 고객 라운지를 갖출 것입니다.
이 개발은 2024년 6월 퍼스의 잰다콧 공항에서의 텍스트론 항공 확장 및 에센돈 필드에 부품 창고 추가에 이어 이루어졌습니다. 또한 2020년에 인수된 프레미어 항공 유지보수는 회사의 글로벌 서비스 네트워크에 통합하기 위해 텍스트론 항공 호주 Pty로 브랜드가 변경되었습니다.
Textron Aviation a annoncé des projets d'expansion de sa présence en Australie avec une nouvelle installation de service à l'aéroport d'Essendon Fields à Melbourne. La nouvelle installation, dont la construction doit commencer en mars 2025 et qui sera opérationnelle début 2026, plus que doublera l'espace actuel à plus de 35 000 pieds carrés.
Cette expansion vise à améliorer le soutien aux clients de Cessna, Beechcraft et Hawker dans la région APAC, où plus de 1 400 aéronefs sont actuellement en service. L'installation modernisée comportera un emplacement central à l'aéroport, un entrepôt de pièces amélioré pour des expéditions plus rapides et un salon client amélioré.
Ce développement fait suite à l'expansion de Textron Aviation en juin 2024 à l'aéroport de Jandakot à Perth et à l'ajout d'un entrepôt de pièces à Essendon Fields. De plus, Premiair Aviation Maintenance, acquis en 2020, a été rebaptisé Textron Aviation Australia Pty pour s'intégrer dans le réseau mondial de services de l'entreprise.
Textron Aviation hat Pläne angekündigt, ihre Präsenz in Australien mit einer neuen Serviceeinrichtung am Flughafen Essendon Fields in Melbourne auszubauen. Die neue Einrichtung, deren Bau im März 2025 beginnen soll und die Anfang 2026 in Betrieb genommen wird, wird die derzeitige Fläche auf über 35.000 Quadratfuß mehr als verdoppeln.
Die Expansion zielt darauf ab, die Unterstützung für Kunden von Cessna, Beechcraft und Hawker in der APAC-Region zu verbessern, wo derzeit über 1.400 Flugzeuge im Einsatz sind. Die modernisierte Einrichtung wird über einen zentralen Standort am Flughafen, ein verbessertes Teilelager für schnellere Lieferungen und eine verbesserte Kundenlounge verfügen.
Diese Entwicklung folgt der Erweiterung von Textron Aviation im Juni 2024 am Flughafen Jandakot in Perth und der Hinzufügung eines Teilelagers in Essendon Fields. Darüber hinaus wurde Premiair Aviation Maintenance, die 2020 übernommen wurde, in Textron Aviation Australia Pty umbenannt, um in das globale Servicenetzwerk des Unternehmens integriert zu werden.
- Facility expansion doubles service capacity to over 35,000 square feet
- Strategic location improvement for better customer accessibility
- Enhanced parts stockroom for faster service delivery
- Integration of Premiair Aviation into global service network strengthens market presence
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The strategic expansion of Textron Aviation's service capabilities in Australia represents a calculated move to capture a larger share of the lucrative Asia-Pacific aviation maintenance market. With over 1,400 aircraft operating in the APAC region, this investment addresses a critical business need while creating multiple revenue streams.
The doubling of facility space to 35,000 square feet is particularly significant for three reasons: First, it enables Textron to service more aircraft simultaneously, potentially increasing service revenue per square foot. Second, the addition of an on-site parts stockroom will reduce maintenance turnaround times and create an additional revenue stream through parts sales. Third, the central airport location optimizes operational efficiency and aircraft accessibility.
The timing of this expansion, following the 2024 Perth facility upgrade and parts warehouse addition, indicates a methodical approach to market development. The consolidation of Premiair Aviation under the Textron brand streamlines operations and strengthens the company's market position through vertical integration of service capabilities.
The investment in factory-direct support infrastructure creates a compelling competitive advantage. In the aviation industry, where maintenance quality and turnaround time directly impact customer operations, the ability to provide manufacturer-certified service and immediate parts availability can command premium pricing and foster long-term customer loyalty.
For investors, this expansion signals Textron's commitment to growing high-margin after-market services. The aviation maintenance sector typically generates stable, recurring revenue streams with higher margins than aircraft sales. The strategic positioning of service facilities in key APAC locations creates a robust network effect that can drive sustained growth in the region.
L-R: Stefan Wenger, vice president, International Customer Service Centers, Textron Aviation, Brian Rohloff, senior vice president, Global Customer Support, Textron Aviation, Brendan Pihan, CEO, Essendon Fields Airport, Peter Funder, general manager development, Essendon Fields Airport at the new facility site in
Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker customers receive factory-direct support, maintenance and modifications by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, through its global network of service and parts centers, mobile service units and 24/7 1CALL AOG (aircraft-on-ground) support.
The new facility will more than double the square footage of the company’s current facility to more than 35,000 square feet (3,343m2). Based on customer feedback, the new facility will be in a more central location within the airport, add a Textron Aviation parts stockroom leading to faster shipping for customers and add a more comfortable lounge for customers to utilize while aircraft is being serviced.
“Building this new facility to support the more than 1,400 aircraft operating in the APAC region demonstrates our commitment to providing the strongest combination of factory-direct maintenance and service solutions available for our customers,” said Brian Rohloff, senior vice president, Global Customer Support. “This investment will grow our capacity and help us to better assist customers with scheduled maintenance, modifications and aircraft-on-ground support.”
This news follows Textron Aviation’s announcement in June 2024 that the company moved to a larger, modernized facility at Jandakot airport in
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