AAR CORP. recently celebrated the opening of its Airframe MRO expansion in Miami, Florida.

The new expansion at Miami International Airport will have capacity for three heavy maintenance lines, with 100,000 square feet of additional space.

The company hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor the milestone, made possible by collaborating with:

• Miami International Airport
• Ryan Companies
• HPM
• Local, state and federal partners

AAR anticipates the new Miami airframe MRO facility to induct its first aircraft in the fall season of 2026.

Aside from growing AAR’s maintenance reach in the area, the facility will also open around 200 new skilled jobs to support the aviation workforce and the Miami-Dade County economy.

AAR’s Chairman, President and CEO John M. Holmes said, “The expansion of our Airframe MRO facility in Miami reflects both the strength of our operations and the confidence customers place in AAR to deliver quality and reliability.”

Holmes continued, “We are excited to continue growing alongside our airline customers while enhancing our ability to meet their evolving maintenance needs.”

“We appreciate the collaboration of Miami International Airport, our project partners, and government stakeholders whose support made this expansion possible,” added Holmes.

Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart said, “It is a privilege to join the community and AAR today to celebrate the expansion of this Airframe MRO facility at Miami International Airport.”

“This significant investment will strengthen South Florida’s position as a global leader by creating 200 full-time jobs for Miami-Dade residents and bringing new economic opportunities to our community,” added Díaz-Balart.

Díaz-Balart continued, “With more than 1,300 AAR employees already across Florida, this expansion underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to our state and its workforce.”

“I congratulate AAR on this important milestone and thank Miami International Airport and our federal, state, and local partners for making this project possible,” said Díaz-Balart, “Investments like this strengthen our economy and ensure South Florida remains at the forefront of the aviation industry for years to come.”

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said, “I proudly congratulate AAR for its commitment and investment in infrastructure and job creation at MIA, Miami-Dade County’s largest economic engine.”

Cava added, “As MIA continues to climb in global airport rankings, this facility will play an essential role in our long-term economic growth and success.”