From Expansion to Impact: Embraer Shows How Corporate Growth Multiplies Community Investment
Embraer’s Fort Worth expansion exemplifies how corporate growth can translate into expansive local impact. From workforce training to educational partnerships, Embraer’s commitment to community involvement highlights how economic development projects invest in the communities that help them succeed. By Katie McConnell, Director of Legal & Research | February 17, 2026 When companies relocate to or […]
New $70M aircraft maintenance center, manufacturing plant coming to Alliance airport
Brazil-based aerospace company Embraer S.A. plans to grow its North Texas aircraft maintenance operations by more than 50%, thanks to a new $70 million service center and manufacturing plant to be built in Alliance. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 20 at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport to mark the start of construction on […]
Infrastructure, Flight, and Film: New State Legislation Shaping Fort Worth Economic Development
From high-voltage energy reforms, to securing water supply, to R&D incentives, and film funding, recent legislation from Texas lays the groundwork for Fort Worth’s next decade of economic development and industry leadership. By Katie McConnell, Associate | July 23, 2025 During the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, several key measures were passed that […]
Governor Abbott Recognizes Fort Worth as Texas’ Aviation and Defense Capital
Governor Abbott and local Fort Worth business and civic leaders celebrate Fort Worth’s leadership in aerospace and defense with new legislation and a strong message on Texas’ pro-business economy at Fort Worth EDP luncheon. By Katie McConnell, Associate | June 25, 2025 Last week, Governor Greg Abbott joined Fort Worth business and civic leaders at […]
MTU Maintenance Expands in Fort Worth with $120M Investment and 1,200 New Jobs at Perot Field
MTU’s $120M expansion at Perot Field will create 1,200 jobs, boost Fort Worth’s aviation sector, and further strengthen the city’s role in driving global aerospace innovation and growth. MTU Maintenance, a German-based company specializing in aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), has taken a bold step to grow its North American operations with a […]
Embraer Cuts the Ribbon on First of Two New MRO Facilities at Perot Field, Expanding Fort Worth’s Aerospace Footprint
Embraer’s new MRO facility at Perot Field Alliance Airport brings $70 million in investment, 250 new jobs, and expanded aviation services—further cementing Fort Worth’s aerospace leadership. Fort Worth is once again solidifying its status as the Aviation and Aerospace Capital of Texas. On June 24, Embraer, a global leader in aerospace innovation, officially launched operations […]
Texas A&M University System launching Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies at Fort Worth campus
Drones, air taxis, supersonic and hypersonic aircraft will be part of the focus of the laboratory. FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas A&M University System already announced plans last year for several buildings on its Fort Worth campus, and has now announced it will be launching an aviation technology laboratory downtown as well. The Center for Advanced Aviation […]
How the Deal Gets Done—Fort Worth EDP Supporters Get Behind-the-Scenes Look at how Fort Worth landed Bell’s FLRAA project and the first-ever JETI grant
The Fort Worth EDP hosted its first Investor Briefing of 2025, featuring panelists from Bell, the City of Fort Worth, the State of Texas, and the Fort Worth EDP to talk about the behind-the-scenes happenings that led up to Bell’s announcement in December 2024 that part of its FLRAA program would be built in Fort […]
Fort Worth EDP Win—Embraer joins robust aerospace & defense sector in Fort Worth, Texas with new facilities
Fort Worth EDP Win—Embraer joins Fort Worth’s already-robust aerospace and defense sector with the announcement of a $70 million investment for new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities in Fort Worth, Texas, bringing 250 skilled aviation jobs to the region. By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President | Oct. 21, 2024 Last week, Embraer announced a […]