Dassault Falcon Jet, a wholly owned subsidiary of French aerospace company Dassault Aviation, has invested $115m to open a new maintenance facility at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB), Florida, US.
The facility represents a significant expansion of Dassault’s presence in the Americas and reflects a commitment to regional investment. It is one of the recent additions to Dassault Aviation’s global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) network and is projected to create 400 jobs.
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The 23225.76sqm facility is designed to house all existing Falcon models (including the in-development, ultra-long-range Falcon 10X, the largest purpose-built business jet). This complex has the capacity to conduct significant maintenance and modifications on a maximum of 14 Falcon aircraft at a time.
Eric Trappier, chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, said, “Our state-of-the-art Melbourne MRO is the latest expansion of our worldwide network of more than 40 service locations. It adds significant capacity in the Americas and puts more service capability closer to our Falcon customers. Dassault already has a large footprint in the US, which includes 2,500 employees, aircraft completions and sales.”
“This new centre reflects our belief in the US market and the future of aerospace in Florida. The region is already home to many key industry players, a supportive business environment, and—most importantly—a highly skilled workforce. Our employees are at the heart of everything we achieve. Their dedication, expertise, and passion for aviation are what make our aircraft and our customer service second to none,” Trappier finished.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis welcomed Dassault’s investment in Melbourne.
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By GlobalData“Dassault’s investment is a testament to Florida’s skilled workforce, pro-business environment and commitment to innovation. This new service centre will create high-quality jobs, expand opportunities for Floridians and ensure that our state continues to be at the forefront of aviation excellence,” DeSantis added.
The Melbourne facility is equipped for a range of tasks, including inspection and repair, overhaul tasks such as line maintenance to C-checks, as well as engineering and modification services. It features workshops, customer offices, lounges, and a 5,016.76 sqm paint shop.
