Gulfstream Aerospace has officially opened its latest customer support service centre at Mesa Gateway Airport, Arizona. The $130 million, 225,000 square-foot facility can accommodate up to 13 large-cabin Gulfstream aircraft at once, offering maintenance, avionics services, inspections and drop-in support for all models.

The Mesa service centre expands on Gulfstream’s existing west campus, which handles up to 10 large- and mid-cabin aircraft. Operations began in 2022 to meet customer demand ahead of construction completion, with additional hangar space added in 2023.

“The opening of Gulfstream's new Mesa service centre aligns with our strategic vision to provide the industry's most modern service network, sustainably designed to serve our customers where and when they need us,” says Mark Burns, Gulfstream president. “Thanks to the investments we've made in workforce development and on-the-job training, our Mesa team is well prepared to offer customers based in the western United States and those travelling through the region the same high-quality service and safety measures that they have experienced across our worldwide network.”

Designed with sustainability in mind, the Mesa location includes features like reduced power and water consumption, recycled materials and a fuel farm with a 30,000-gallon tank for sustainable aviation fuel blends.

The site has created more than 250 jobs, with 100 more expected this year. Gulfstream has partnered with local institutions to offer apprenticeship and internship programmes, ensuring a pipeline of skilled workers for the aviation sector. The facility is set to achieve LEED Silver certification later in 2025.