International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), a global leader in aircraft painting and aviation services, is partnering with design-build general contractor ARCO National Construction on the development of a 79,920-square-foot widebody aircraft hangar at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. The new hangar marks IAC’s second widebody hangar and sixth overall at AMA, further strengthening its 30-year presence in Amarillo.
The hangar will be capable of accommodating all commercial aircraft types up to a Boeing 777-X, along with a 5,000 square foot storage building.
“This is an extremely exciting opportunity for IAC to expand our growing footprint globally,” said Martin O’Connell, CEO of IAC. “We have been operational in Amarillo for over thirty years, and I look forward to continuing to build and strengthen our relationships here. This expansion has been in our plans for a long time to help address our needs for additional capacity and we are excited to announce the commencement of the build. I very much look forward to beginning operations at this new facility and ensuring we continue to deliver the same best-in-class quality service that our customers have come to expect from IAC.”
To support IAC’s painting operations, the facility will feature hazardous paint mixing and storage rooms, a wastewater treatment room, and a 75-horsepower, oil-free air compressor paired with a 2,000-gallon air receiver tank, with six strategically placed air drops throughout the hangar.
“ARCO is proud to support IAC by providing design-build expertise tailored to meet their unique operational needs and high industry standards,” said Jason Grant, Executive and Operating Partner for ARCO National Construction. “We look forward to delivering this best-in-class facility for the aerospace industry and are honored to play a role in helping IAC expand their global footprint.”
The hangar will also feature a ventilation system providing three-and-half air changes per hour, ensuring optimal air quality control, 3,000-AMP electrical service, and a durable standing seam metal roof.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE COATINGS (IAC)
International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) is a global leader in aircraft painting and aviation services, delivering industry-leading solutions to clients across the commercial, OEM, military, and general aviation sectors. Operating from 10 state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and Europe, IAC maintains the capacity for 28 aircraft lines and completes more than 800 paint events and 800 aviation services projects annually. With a reputation for quality, precision, and reliability, IAC supports some of the world’s largest airlines and aerospace manufacturers. The company’s European headquarters are located at Shannon Airport in County Clare, Ireland, with U.S. headquarters in Irvine, California. For more information, visit https://iac.aero/.
ABOUT ARCO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION
With over 30 years of experience, ARCO National Construction has grown to become a leader in the design-build industry with offices in 48 major markets and over 1,800 associates nationwide. As the 4th largest design-build general contractor in the United States, ARCO offers the strength and presence of a national builder with the personalized attention of a small company. ARCO provides clients with complete, turnkey project delivery from site selection to building turnover. ARCO’s professional, qualified team of engineers, project managers, superintendents, and architects is capable of designing and building the most demanding projects anywhere in the country. For more information, visit arconational.com.
