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StandardAero Begins Gulfstream Service at Expanded Augusta Facility
StandardAero has started servicing Gulfstream GIV-SP jets at its expanded Augusta, Georgia facility, featuring new hangar space and engine maintenance capabilities.
This article is based on an official press release from StandardAero.
StandardAero has officially commenced Gulfstream service operations at its newly expanded facility in Augusta, Georgia. The aerospace maintenance provider announced on Tuesday that it has inducted its first two Gulfstream aircraft for service events at the Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) site, marking a significant milestone following the facility’s major expansion in late 2025.
The induction of these aircraft highlights the company’s strategic push to broaden its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for business aviation. According to StandardAero, the Augusta center is now actively scheduling service events for Gulfstream GIV and GV models through 2026, with plans to add support for additional models in the near future.
The recent activity at the Augusta service center follows a grand opening ceremony held in August 2025, which celebrated the completion of a new 80,500-square-foot facility. StandardAero reports that this expansion included a dedicated aircraft maintenance hangar designed specifically to accommodate super mid-size to large-cabin aircraft.
In addition to airframe support, the site features an expanded engine shop focused on the company’s growing heavy maintenance operations for Honeywell HTF7000 engines. This infrastructure investment allows the Augusta location to serve as a comprehensive hub for both airframe and engine MRO services.
We take great pride in delivering on our commitments, and we are thrilled to have seen the first couple of Gulfstream aircraft enter our facility and be well on their way to delivery post-service from Augusta.
Tony Brancato, President of StandardAero Business Aviation
The first two vessels to enter the facility were both Gulfstream GIV-SP aircraft. StandardAero detailed the scope of work for these initial projects:
To support these complex projects, the company has assembled a specialized team at the Augusta site. Chris Bodine, Vice President and General Manager of StandardAero AGS, noted the importance of this specialized workforce in meeting the demand for legacy Gulfstream support.
We are extremely fortunate to have formed a Gulfstream specialty maintenance crew to add to the existing expertise of our site here in Augusta.
Chris Bodine, Vice President / General Manager of StandardAero AGS
StandardAero currently offers “CompleteCare” support for Gulfstream operators across a network that includes Augusta, Georgia; Springfield, Illinois; and Van Nuys, California. The company also provides engine and APU support for Rolls-Royce Tay, BR710, and Honeywell platforms.
The inclusion of a Starlink installation in one of the very first service events at the new Augusta facility underscores a major trend in business aviation MRO: the rush for high-speed connectivity. As Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite solutions become certified for more airframes, MRO providers are increasingly treating connectivity upgrades as a standard part of heavy maintenance checks rather than standalone events.
Furthermore, by explicitly targeting the GIV and GV markets, StandardAero is positioning itself to capture the long-tail revenue of legacy fleets. These aircraft remain workhorses in the charter and private sectors, requiring intensive maintenance as they age. Expanding capacity for these specific models in the southeastern United States addresses a critical regional need for high-quality independent MRO options.
The facility is located at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) in Augusta, Georgia.
The facility is currently scheduling events for Gulfstream GIV and GV models, with the first inductions being GIV-SP aircraft.
One of the initial aircraft is receiving a Starlink satellite internet installation alongside its airframe inspection.
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