MRO & Manufacturing
AvAir Opens 45000 Sq Ft Warehouse Near Dallas Fort Worth Airport
AvAir opened a 45,000-sq-ft facility in Grapevine, Texas near DFW Airport on June 8, 2026, to speed parts delivery and reduce AOG events.
Aviation aftermarket inventory provider AvAir announced the opening of a 45,000-square-foot warehouse facility in Grapevine, Texas, on June 8, 2026. The new location, situated adjacent to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), is designed to accelerate nationwide parts delivery and mitigate costly aircraft-on-ground (AOG) situations for operators.
In a press release issued by the company, AvAir stated the central United States location will serve as a strategic hub for its global operations. The expansion supports a growing client base of 3,100 customers who rely on the company’s inventory of 26 million aircraft parts.
Strategic expansion in North Texas
The Grapevine facility joins AvAir’s existing operational centers in Chandler, Arizona, and Dublin, Ireland. By establishing a footprint in the Dallas-Fort Worth logistics corridor, the company aims to streamline distribution networks.
Chief Operating Officer Tyler Botthof stated the new Dallas location complements the existing facilities to create a strategically located hub that enhances inventory availability and streamlines distribution to customers worldwide.
Leadership appointments
Coinciding with the facility opening, AvAir highlighted key leadership roles supporting the expansion. Brian Longmeyer, who brings 30 years of industry experience and joined the company in 2021, serves as Vice President of Sales for Powerplants and General Manager of the Dallas location. Kevin Lenz, an AvAir executive since 2010, continues his role as Executive Vice President of Powerplants.
AirPro News analysis
The selection of the Dallas-Fort Worth area aligns with broader aerospace aftermarket trends favoring central logistics hubs to minimize shipping times for critical components. DFW’s extensive cargo network provides immediate routing options for urgent AOG requirements. We note that the official press release distributed by AvAir contained an apparent editorial error, attributing a quote to Chief Executive Officer Mike Bianco regarding a “gold standard award.” This quote is identical to a statement Bianco made in a January 2026 release celebrating the company’s “Parts Supplier of the Year” recognition and does not appear relevant to the Dallas facility announcement.
Sources: AvAir
Photo Credit: AvAir