Expansion of Textron Aviation’s parts and distribution facility in Wichita continues on schedule following the completion of the roof and all flooring, exterior walls, and windows. The company expects to complete the project by the end of the year; it broke ground in October 2022.
The construction team has now turned its attention to interior finishes, including wiring, painting, and preparing the 180,000-sq-ft space for the Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker parts the company stocks and ships to support customers worldwide. The footprint includes additional room for parts storage, warehouse space, offices, and dedicated customer support analysts.
Textron Aviation operates seven distribution centers and 17 stockrooms around the globe. Its Wichita location houses more than 120,000 parts and employs more than 350 people to support distribution operations.
The larger footprint will allow the company to continue to invest in inventory to not only support new models such as the Cessna SkyCourier and Beechcraft Denali but also to increase stock levels for other product lines. In addition, the expansion includes a dedicated lane for customers to drop off or pick up parts in person, as well as opportunities for consolidated shipments. The expanded operations will also provide expedited support to the company’s service center in Wichita.