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Expanded Fort Worth site fixin’ to thrust MTU Maintenance into the future
By Bob Francis at Fort Worth Report
· July 9, 2026
· 4 min read
MTU Maintenance is revving up the engines as the aviation technology company opens up a newly refurbished maintenance, testing, repair and overhaul site at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The grand opening of the refurbished 462,000-square-foot building at 2100 Eagle Parkway was held Wednes
Key takeaway The grand opening of the refurbished 462,000-square-foot building at 2100 Eagle Parkway was held Wednesday and the company marked the start of operations there as it began a full-scale test of its first CFM International LEAP 1B engine.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The expansion of MTU Maintenance at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport is a significant boost to the local economy, particularly in the aviation technology sector. As the company grows and adds new capabilities, it will not only bring in new jobs, with a projected 1,200 employees by 2032, but also enhance Fort Worth's reputation as a leader in the industry. The fact that the site is being repurposed from American Airlines' original maintenance base, which closed in 2012, eliminating over 1,000 jobs, is a testament to the city's ability to revitalize and reuse existing infrastructure. The unique engine test cell, capable of withstanding up to 100,000 pounds of thrust, is a major draw for MTU and will likely attract other companies to the area, further solidifying Fort Worth's position in the aviation technology market. This development will have a ripple effect on the local community, with potential benefits for neighboring districts, including the Fort Worth ISD, and the city's overall economic growth.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? MTU Maintenance is revving up the engines as the aviation technology company opens up a newly refurbished maintenance, testing, repair and overhaul site at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The grand opening of the refurbished 462,000-square-foot building at 2100 Eagle Parkway was held Wednes
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