Alliance Airport, Ft Worth, Texas -- A Commercial Airport Dedicated To Supply Chain Logistics -- August 9, 2025

What’s Happening at Alliance Airport

1. Aerolane Flight Operations Center Established

• Startup Aerolane has set up its flight operations headquarters at the Alliance Airport.

• This facility will host FAA certification and serve as the testing ground for its Aerocart cargo glider system—an innovative, fuel-efficient method to increase cargo plane capacity.

2. Embraer Expanding MRO Facilities

• Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer is investing up to $70 million to build a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center for its E-Jet fleet at the airport.

• Operations begin in Q2 2025 using an existing hangar, with a second hangar expected by 2027, creating around 250 skilled jobs.

3. Rail Infrastructure Enhancements

• BNSF Railway is adding double tracks near Alliance to boost capacity for the inland port.

• Once complete, this will streamline cargo flow from Alliance’s air, rail, and road networks—reinforcing its strategic logistics importance.

4. Leadership Update at Alliance Aviation

• Christopher Ash became president of Alliance Aviation Companies (effective July 1, 2025), overseeing airport operations, FBO services, fueling, and pushing its position among the nation’s top cargo hubs.

5. Hollywood Moves In

• Taylor Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions leased 450,000 sq ft in AllianceTexas to build around 8 sound stages as part of Fort Worth’s push to become a film production hub. Several shows like Landman and Special Ops: Lioness have already been filmed here.

6. Massive Economic Engine: AllianceTexas Region

• AllianceAirport is the cornerstone of the 27,000-acre AllianceTexas master plan, which generated $130 billion in regional economic impact over 35 years—$10.2 billion in 2024 alone.

• It supports nearly 70,000 jobs and has drawn major companies like Amazon, FedEx, Meta, and UPS to the area.

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Why It Matters

• Logistics & Innovation Hub: Between cargo, flight operations, and MRO, the airport is evolving into a high-tech logistics and aerospace center.

• Infrastructure Investment: Rail upgrades and industrial development continue building Alliance’s capacity to compete globally.

• Diversification: Film production and new aviation technologies (like Aerocart) show the region’s expanding ecosystem.

• Sustained Growth: Alliance retains its status as a strategic economic engine for North Texas—anchoring jobs, investment, and long-term development.

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Quick Summary

| Initiative                      | What’s New                                                                 |

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| Aerolane HQ                  | Autonomous cargo glider testing/operations                                 |

| Embraer MRO                  | New aircraft maintenance hub, 250 jobs                                    |

| BNSF Rail Upgrade            | Double tracks to boost inland port rail capacity                          |

| Executive Promotion          | New leadership at Alliance Aviation                                        |

| Film Production Expansion    | Soundstage leases by Taylor Sheridan’s company                           |

| Economic Impact              | AllianceTexas driving nearly $10B in annual economic activity             |