On March 27, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami International Airport officials joined AAR CORP., a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, to break ground on AAR’s new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at MIA.
More than 100 attendees gathered to celebrate the occasion, where Mayor Levine Cava, MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutié, and AAR’s Chairman, President, and CEO John M. Holmes expressed appreciation for the collaborative efforts that are making the expansion possible.
AAR’s new 114,000-square-foot facility is being constructed adjacent to the company’s existing hangar at MIA and will increase maintenance capacity at AAR’s Miami facility by 33%. The new three-bay facility will support narrow body maintenance and create more than 200 jobs in Miami. Miami-Dade County has committed to reimbursing the cost of constructing the facility, which is expected to be operational in October 2025.
AAR is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, Integrated Solutions, and Expeditionary Services.