Velocity Maintenance Expands at Wilmington Airport
The Bombardier subsidiary is opening a new, larger facility to support aircraft maintenance services in Delaware.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Air Travel
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Velocity Maintenance Solutions has moved into an expanded facility at Wilmington Airport following an acquisition by Bombardier. The site will support maintenance operations for a variety of private aircraft manufacturers.
Why it matters
The move significantly increases the MRO facility's footprint to support growing demand for specialized aircraft maintenance and repair services. This expansion will also allow the company to scale its technical workforce as operations consolidate at the new location.
The new site features a 40,000 ft. hangar and a total 75,000 ft. footprint, supported by $3 million in facility upgrades. The company plans to grow its staff from 25 technicians to 150 employees over the next year.
The players
Velocity Maintenance Solutions
This maintenance, repair, and overhaul company provides specialized service for various global private aircraft manufacturers.
Bombardier
This major global manufacturer specializes in the production of business jets and related aviation services.
Delaware River and Bay Authority
This bi-state agency operates and manages multiple transportation facilities, including airports, across the region.
The details
The facility shift involves transitioning from a 35,000 ft. total footprint to a 75,000 ft. space, providing additional room for Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Gulfstream, and Textron aircraft. Existing maintenance projects are being finalized at the previous location while the team gradually shifts equipment and jobs to the new hangar.
Timeline
February 2026: Bombardier acquired Velocity Maintenance.
October 2026: New facility induction of projects begins.
November 1, 2026: Expected full operations at new site.
Travel Outlook
This facility expansion tracks with the broader industry trend of scaling MRO infrastructure to meet rising global demand for private aviation support. It positions the company as a larger regional player within the competitive landscape of business jet maintenance.
Local job seekers and those in the aviation industry should monitor for the planned hiring of 125 additional staff members over the next year. Clients currently utilizing these services should confirm project locations as the company migrates operations to the new hangar site.
The takeaway
Increased hangar space allows for more robust aircraft maintenance capabilities and faster project turnaround times for operators. Customers should coordinate with the company to ensure project continuity during the transition phase.
What happens next
The company expects to reach full operational capacity at the Wilmington Airport facility by November 1, 2026.
Further reading
For more news on local aviation developments, visit the Wilmington Air Travel section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Aviation Week.
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