Southeast of the Coolidge Municipal Airport is Pinal Air Park, which is the site of Ascent Aviation Service’s recent expansion. (Photo via Alston Construction)
By Kyle Backer | AZ Big Media
Arizona’s aerospace industry has long been a critical sector for the state, with the Aeronautical Repair Station Association ranking Arizona among the top two for aviation maintenance economic activity. While Greater Phoenix and Tucson are home to many companies in the sector, Pinal County has seen a recent surge of aviation-related development from companies such as Win Aviation and Ascent Aviation Services.
Hennie van Niekerk, pre-construction manager at Alston Construction, says that there are multiple reasons why the aviation industry is growing. The state’s low humidity and minimal rain reduces the risk of corrosion and weather-related damage to aircraft, making it an appealing place to build a hangar.
“Arizona has a reputation for being business-friendly, offering various tax incentives and favorable regulations to attract and retain businesses. These incentives can potentially encourage private hangar development by reducing the financial burden on developers and operators,” van Niekerk writes in an email.
