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Burleson helicopter company awarded $166M in defense contracts
By Eric E. Garcia at Fort Worth Report
· June 21, 2026
· 2 min read
A Burleson aviation support services company is flying high after winning about $166 million in defense contracts. Air Center Helicopters Inc., a small business based in downtown Burleson, won two contracts — each worth about $83 million — on June 2 and June 3. The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Comma
Key takeaway , a small business based in downtown Burleson, won two contracts — each worth about $83 million — on June 2 and June 3.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The recent award of $166 million in defense contracts to Burleson's Air Center Helicopters Inc. is a significant boost to the local economy, particularly in the aviation sector. As a small business based in downtown Burleson, this contract win showcases the company's capabilities and expertise in providing airlift services to support government and commercial customers. The fact that detachments from Air Center will be deployed worldwide for extensive periods at sea underlines the global reach of this local business. With the contracts set to start in July and potentially running until January 2032, this development is likely to have a long-term positive impact on the local job market and economy. The connection to the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command also highlights the importance of the defense industry in the North Texas region, which is home to a number of major military bases and defense contractors.
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Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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What is this story about? A Burleson aviation support services company is flying high after winning about $166 million in defense contracts. Air Center Helicopters Inc., a small business based in downtown Burleson, won two contracts — each worth about $83 million — on June 2 and June 3. The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Comma
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