New Melbourne Service Facility at MEB Expands Textron Aviation’s Support in Australia
Textron Aviation announced in early May its new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) in Melbourne, Australia, is open and offering factory-direct support for the more than 1,400 Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft operating across the Asia-Pacific region.
The purpose-built facility more than doubles the footprint of the company’s previous Essendon Fields operation to more than 35,000 square feet. Developed based on customer feedback, the center has expanded space for servicing aircraft to help reduce downtime, an on‑site Textron Aviation parts stockroom to improve parts availability and a comfortable customer lounge.
“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,” Brian Rohloff, Textron Aviation’s senior vice president of Global Customer Support said in a news release. “The Essendon Fields facility is a significant investment in a highly important region, strengthening our service network and expanding service capability, parts access and technical support across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.”
The Melbourne Service Center coupled with recent expansions and upgrades at the Perth Service Center are part of Textron Aviation’s strategy to strengthen regional support across Australia. Source: txtav.com
Textron Aviation Announces Plans to Grow European Parts Availability
In April, Textron Aviation announced plans to expand its European Distribution Center housed at Germany’s Düsseldorf International Airport (EDDL). The facility opened in 2015 and within 10 years had become the company’s second-largest parts distribution center, fulfilling more than half of all European parts orders.
The company said the European Distribution Center will grow by 50%, including adding an estimated 5,000 additional parts, increasing the structural footprint by more than 10,000 square feet and continuing to grow the local support team. These changes are expected to boost fulfillment performance and customers’ access to critical parts.
Textron Aviation Parts & Distribution offers worldwide parts availability and service programs designed to lower predictable maintenance costs. Its global network includes seven parts distribution centers, 17 stockrooms and a global parts website. Visit ww2.txtav.com/parts to learn more. Source: txtav.com
Celebrating 55 Years of the Indianapolis Service Center
Textron Aviation’s Indianapolis Service Center is honoring 55 years of keeping Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker customers across the Midwest flying.
“Reaching more than half a century of service in Indianapolis speaks to the trust our customers place in this team and the commitment our employees bring to their work every day,” Chris Berry, general manager of the Indianapolis Service Center, said in a news release. “Our focus has always been on providing dependable, high-quality support and we’re proud to continue serving customers as part of Textron Aviation’s global service network.”
Textron Aviation’s roots in Indianapolis date back to 1947, with the modern foundation of the service center taking shape in the mid‑1950s as a regional hub supporting multiple aircraft manufacturers. In the early 1970s, Beech Aircraft Corporation acquired the facility, establishing it as Indiana Beechcraft Inc. and expanding its capabilities as a full-service operation. The location evolved through several industry transitions before becoming Textron Aviation in 2014.
The service center relocated to its current address at Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) in 2009. Today it operates from a 74,000-square-foot main hangar, along with a dedicated 7,800-square-foot paint removal and preparation hangar.
The facility can accommodate 12 to 15 aircraft at a time for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, avionics modifications and upgrades, interior refurbishment and full repaint services. Customers are also supported through aircraft on ground response via Go Teams based at the center and mobile service teams. Source: txtav.com
Textron Aviation’s Tampa Service Center Marks 45 Years
The Tampa Service Center – originally opened in 1981 as a Beechcraft facility – turns 45 this year. The service center has expanded its capabilities and aircraft coverage through the years to support Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft within Textron Aviation’s global customer support network.
The center operates from approximately 92,200 square feet at Tampa International Airport (KTPA) and typically supports 40 to 45 aircraft at one time, according to the company. It offers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, avionics modifications and upgrades, interior refurbishment and repaint services. Customers are also supported through AOG response via Go Teams based at the service center and mobile service teams.
“Marking 45 years in Tampa reflects the experience and dedication of the people who support customers every day,” Greg Payne, general manager of the facility said in a news release. “Their deep knowledge of our aircraft and long-term relationships with customers continue to set this team apart and reinforce the value of having service close to where customers operate.” Source: txtav.com