MRO services provider StandardAero recently celebrated the grand reopening of its expanded business aviation facility at Georgia’s Augusta Regional Airport (KAGS). The project, which took a year to complete, added 80,500 sq ft of hangar, an engine shop, advanced avionics repair capabilities, and customer amenities, increasing the size of the facility by 60%.
According to the company, the expansion specifically targeted an increase in MRO capacity for the Honeywell HTF7000, for which StandardAero is licensed by the manufacturer as the exclusive independent heavy overhaul provider), along with additional airframe service capability for large-cabin business jets. While the facility is expected to be fully operational in the first half of 2026, the expansion should add approximately 100 positions to the current 175 employees at the location.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the now 210,000-sq-ft complex was attended by company employees, state and local officials, and customers.
“This expansion is all about readiness and responsiveness,” said Anthony Brancato, president of StandardAero’s business aviation division. “We’re listening to our customers, and they’re asking for more capacity, faster turn times, and a partner they can trust with their most valuable assets. With this investment in Augusta, we’re answering that call—with more space, added expertise, and the same unwavering commitment to excellence.”