Global aerospace aftermarket solutions company AAR is to broaden its existing airframe MRO services with Alaska Airlines through 2030, including building additional hangar capacity in Oklahoma.
The proposed new 85,000 square feet, three-bay hangar (adjacent to AAR’s existing seven-bay facility at Will Rogers World Airport) will bolster the company’s dedicated narrowbody airframe capacity, with space to accommodate all 737 variants. Pending final approval by the Oklahoma City Airport Trust, the project is anticipated to be funded by a Oklahoma state grant, as well as rent concessions from the airport.
“AAR has supported Alaska Airlines for more than 20 years, and we are eager to continue deepening our partnership with AAR,” said Don Wright, VP Maintenance and Engineering of Alaska Airlines. “AAR’s facility expansion aligns with our strategic MRO initiatives related to our growing fleet of all Boeing 737 variants.”
Alaska Airlines is AAR’s longest-tenured airframe MRO customer and the facility expansion is projected to create more than 200 additional careers at AAR in Oklahoma City.