Dassault Falcon Jet Melbourne joins our growing international aviation and aerospace cluster, making our community even more competitive with our proven resources of a highly skilled workforce, infrastructure and supply chain.
The EDC first announced the company’s selection of the Space Coast in October 2022.
Dassaut Falcon Jet selected Florida’s Space Coast for this new major maintenance facility which will spur a capital investment over $100 million and the creation of 400 new jobs.
This new state-of-the-art factory will spur a capital investment of $115 million and the creation of 400 new jobs with an average annual wage of $86,120.
Intended to serve customers across North and South America and beyond, the 175,000 square-foot complex will accommodate all current Falcon models and will be capable of performing major maintenance and modifications on up to 18 Falcon models simultaneously. Construction in Melbourne is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2023 and opening is set for late 2024.
The EDC worked with local and state partners including Enterprise Florida, Space Florida, and CareerSource Brevard to secure this competitive project, which was deemed Project Vista. Today the company made the official announcement at the National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition in Orlando.
“We have made it our priority to invest in our workforce to attract the world’s top companies to Florida. Today’s announcement from Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. shows how these investments are paying dividends,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “This new facility will bring high-paying jobs to Melbourne and lead to strong economic growth throughout Central Florida.”
“On behalf of the EDC, it’s an honor to welcome Dassault Falcon Jet to Florida’s Space Coast,” said Lynda L. Weatherman, President and CEO of the EDC. “This announcement reinforces the strength of the Space Coast’s talented workforce and our growing reputation as a top high-tech aerospace and aviation hub in the United States.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Dassault Falcon Jet to our world-class family of tenants here at the Melbourne Orlando International Airport,” said MLB Executive Director Greg Donovan, A.A.E. “We believe this is the perfect home for Dassault Aviation. The fact that another titan of the aerospace industry has chosen to move operations to the Space Coast is a great credit to our community and the teams who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this deal to fruition.”
“This new factory service center will considerably grow our presence in the U.S., positioning us to keep up with demand for state-of-the-art maintenance services as the Falcon fleet grows and as new models such as the Falcon 10X and the extra widebody Falcon 6X enter service,” said Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier.
“The City of Melbourne welcomes Dassault Aviation to our community, and we are pleased with their decision to invest over $100 million within Melbourne’s aerospace industry cluster at Melbourne Orlando International Airport,” said City of Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey. “The collaborative efforts of Governor Ron DeSantis, Enterprise Florida, Space Florida, Melbourne Orlando International Airport, and the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, ensures that Melbourne and Brevard County continue to be the perfect place to live, work and raise a family.”
Dassault Aviation shapes the future by designing and building military aircraft, business jets and space systems, The company has created more than 100 prototypes in the last century, with over 10,000 aircraft delivered to 90 countries.
To learn more about Dassault Aviation, visit www.dassaultfalcon.com
About the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast
The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) is dedicated to attracting new business and investment and expanding existing industry throughout the Space Coast, influencing change on government laws and regulations affecting economic development, promoting the Space Coast to encourage new investment, supporting efforts of Space Coast military installations, and relaying new programs and procedures to assist manufacturing and high-tech companies. The EDC is a private, not-for-profit coalition whose stakeholders are business leaders committed to the economic growth and stability of Florida’s Space Coast.
Visit www.SpaceCoastEDC.org.
About Melbourne Orlando International Airport
Located on Florida’s Space Coast, the Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) offers the ultimate travel experience with air service from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Allegiant, TUI, Sun Country, and Sunwing. Crowned #1 Most Scenic Airport in America by PrivateFly.com, MLB proudly serves as the Coastal Gateway to Central Florida. Travelers are invited to experience the coastal comfort and hometown feel of this world-class airport, providing reliable departures and welcoming arrivals for regional, national, and international flights. MLB is globally recognized as an epicenter of aerospace as the home to Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, Embraer, Collins Aerospace, and more.
For additional information, visit www.MLBair.com or follow @FlyMLB on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
