Textron Aviation said it will hold a formal grand opening event at the facility in August.
Textron Aviation has opened a new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia more than doubling its previous footprint at the site to over 35,000 square feet as it looks to strengthen support for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker operators across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
The facility includes expanded aircraft servicing space, an on-site parts stockroom and updated customer amenities.
Textron Aviation said it serves a base of more than 1,400 aircraft operating across the Asia-Pacific region, with the new Melbourne site complementing recent facility upgrades in Perth.
“We’ve supported customers in Australia for decades, and we continue to invest where our customers tell us they need more capacity and faster access to factory-direct expertise,” said Brian Rohloff, senior vice president of global customer support at Textron Aviation.
Essendon Fields Airport CEO Brandan Pihan said the investment supports the airport’s broader ambitions as a business aviation hub. “As the closest airport to the Melbourne CBD, Essendon Fields is the most convenient choice for business aviation customers. Textron Aviation’s long-term commitment ensures the retention of skilled jobs and service capability at Essendon,” he said.
Textron Aviation said it will hold a formal grand opening event at the facility in August.
