GRAND PRAIRIE, TX — Brasfield & Gorrie recently broke ground on a $6 million hangar renovation on Airbus’s Grand Prairie, Texas, campus. The expansion adds an annex building and converts an existing building into a helicopter blade repair shop with two custom paint booths. The increased footprint supports Airbus's goal to boost local repair capabilities and volume, reducing turnaround times for the civilians, first responders, and military clients they serve.
The groundbreaking featured comments from Bart Reijnen, Head of the North America Region for Airbus Helicopters; and Niko Szodruch, Airbus’s Vice President of Support and Services. Airbus Vice President, Strategy and Transformation, Melanie Bergier; Airbus Vice President, Human Resources, Jennifer Ogle; Brasfield & Gorrie Vice President and Division Manager Andrew Hannah; and Brasfield & Gorrie Regional Vice President and Division Manager Jason Weeks also attended the groundbreaking, along with team members from both companies. U.S. Representative Jake Ellzey later toured the site.
“Our team is really excited to be part of this important renovation and expansion project for Airbus Helicopters,” Hannah said. “The blades repaired at this facility will be fitted to helicopters that fight fires, deliver aid, and support the community in many other meaningful ways. We’ve been long-time partners with Airbus, and supporting their operations by doing what we do best continues to be a point of pride for us.”

Brasfield & Gorrie’s relationship with Airbus dates back to 2013. The two companies have collaborated on a dozen projects since then.
"The expansion of our North American blade repair hub is a clear signal of our dedication to the region,” Reijnen said. “We are significantly boosting our local repair capabilities in Texas, a move that will translate directly into faster service and increased efficiency for our helicopter operators across North America."
“I am excited to see this growth happening for Airbus and for North Texas,” Ellzey said. “This expansion shows continued investment in our community and our people. From first responders to our men and women in uniform, the work done here will help keep helicopters flying safely and reliably. And I look forward to seeing the new facility support even more jobs, strengthen local capabilities, and continue the proud tradition of excellence in Grand Prairie.”