Dassault Aviation launches Melbourne, Florida MRO

French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation’s subsidiary Dassault Falcon Jet announced the launch of a new maintenance facility at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) in Florida, US.

“Our state-of-the-art Melbourne MRO is the latest expansion of our worldwide network of more than 40 service locations. It adds significant capacity in the Americas and puts more service capability closer to our Falcon customers,” said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.

The facility will serve north and south American customers.  The 250,000 square-foot complex will be able to accommodate all current Falcon models (including the in-development, ultra-long-range Falcon 10X, the largest purpose-built business jet).

The site will also be capable of performing major maintenance and modifications on up to 14 Falcon aircraft simultaneously.

“Florida is proud to welcome Dassault Aviation’s new facility in Melbourne, which strengthens our state’s role as a global leader in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Dassault’s investment is a testament to Florida’s skilled workforce, pro-business environment and commitment to innovation”, said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Dassault said the MRO can handle a full range of inspection, repair and overhaul activities, from line maintenance through C-checks, as well as engineering and modification services.

Additionally, the site will also have a new state-of-the-art 54,000 square-foot paint shop.

Dassault in 2024 added a new facility at São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport in Brazil. In 2023, the company’s ExecuJet MRO Services unit opened a new heavy maintenance facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The company now has over 60 service locations worldwide, including factory-owned and authorised facilities.