Fort Worth City Council recently approved the 3.25-acre expansion for GE on Wing Support Inc., adding 100 jobs and $50 million in capital investment by 2027.
By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President | Aug. 19, 2024
The Fort Worth City Council’s recent approval of GE on Wing Support Inc. facility expansion near DFW Airport highlights Fort Worth’s strong aerospace and defense sector.
The expansion of GE on Wing Support’s existing 84,344-square-foot facility by 3.25-acres has the potential to add 100 high-quality jobs and generate $50 million in capital investment by 2027.
Fort Worth Leads in Aerospace & Defense
Fort Worth is a leading aerospace and defense hub in North America, home to over 17,000 workers and key players like Bell and Lockheed Martin. The region employs 23,232 people in the industry, with an average wage exceeding $100,000. The region’s aerospace sector includes aircraft manufacturing, missiles, drones, unmanned aircraft, and space vehicles, demonstrating its diversity and depth.
Texas ranks second in the number of aerospace establishments and sixth in aerospace industry revenue in the United States, underscoring the state’s and Fort Worth’s pivotal role in this sector.
Why This Matters for Fort Worth Economic Development
The approval of GE on Wing Support’s expansion reinforces Fort Worth’s strategic importance in aerospace and defense, while driving broader economic development. Adding new jobs and investment in this sector strengthens Fort Worth’s position as a leading hub for innovation and production and helps stimulate the local economy by supporting small businesses and boosting economic resilience.
“This latest investment, which grows both GE on Wing’s operational footprint and workforce in Fort Worth, is exactly the type of investment the Fort Worth EDP targets as we work to attract high-quality business investment to our rapidly growing region,” said Robert Allen, CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership.
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Jessica Heer is the Executive Vice President of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership. The Fort Worth EDP works directly with companies, site selection consultants, and corporate real estate professionals who are interested in moving or expanding to Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and the surrounding areas. If you’d like to learn more about Fort Worth, please schedule a meeting with us or check out our Why Fort Worth page.
