Textron Aviation Doubles Melbourne Footprint with New Purpose-Built Facility Supporting Over 1,400 APAC Aircraft

Australia – Textron Aviation, the Wichita, Kansas-headquartered manufacturer of Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker aircraft, has opened a new purpose-built service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, more than doubling its previous footprint to over 35,000 square feet (3,343 square meters) to expand factory-direct support for customers across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

• The facility is designed to support more than 1,400 Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker aircraft operating across the Asia-Pacific region, featuring expanded aircraft servicing space, an on-site Textron Aviation parts stockroom, and a customer lounge.
• The expansion complements Textron Aviation's broader investment strategy in Australia, including recent facility upgrades in Perth, strengthening the company's regional service network across the country.
• Essendon Fields Airport, located closest to Melbourne's CBD, is one of Australia's most established aviation hubs for business aviation and aircraft maintenance. A formal grand opening event is planned for August 2026.
• For the pilot training sector, the expanded service and parts infrastructure at Essendon Fields supports the operational readiness and reduced downtime of Cessna and Beechcraft training fleets operated by flight schools and ATOs across the Asia-Pacific region, where both the Cessna 172 and Beechcraft Baron/King Air platforms are widely used in ab initio and multi-engine training.

Statements

• "We've supported customers in Australia for decades, and we continue to invest where our customers tell us they need more capacity and faster access to factory direct expertise. The Essendon Fields facility is a significant investment in a highly important region, strengthening our service network and expanding service capability, parts access and technical support across Australia and the Asia Pacific region," said Brian Rohloff, Senior Vice President of Global Customer Support at Textron Aviation.
• "Our investment in the new Textron Aviation service center underscores Essendon Fields' commitment to building Australia's most capable and connected business aviation precinct. Textron Aviation's long-term commitment ensures the retention of skilled jobs and service capability at Essendon," said Brandan Pihan, CEO of Essendon Fields.

Source: Textron Aviation