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Ascent Aviation Services has been featured in leading aviation and business publications for its ongoing growth, innovative services, and key industry partnerships. From breaking ground on new wide-body hangars in Marana, Arizona, to supporting Israel Aerospace Industries’ Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversions, our work has been highlighted by PR Newswire, KGUN9, KVOA, Aviation Week, AviTrader, and more. Explore our media coverage to see how Ascent continues to expand its global footprint, create high-skilled jobs, and set the standard in aircraft maintenance, conversions, and aftermarket solutions.

Ascent Aviation Services was spotlighted by Business Insider for its pivotal role at Pinal Airpark in Marana, Arizona — one of the world’s most significant commercial aircraft storage and maintenance facilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our team managed an unprecedented influx of stored aircraft, expanding our workforce and capabilities to support airlines and leasing companies from around the globe. Even as air travel rebounded, our expertise in aircraft storage, preservation, and maintenance remained critical to keeping aircraft airworthy and ready for service.

Ascent Aviation Services is featured in AZ Big Media as a key driver of the recent surge in aviation-related development in Pinal County, Arizona. The article highlights our major investment at Pinal Air Park — including 180,000 sq ft of additional hangar space, 60,000 sq ft of shop and storage facilities, and the creation of more than 300 new jobs — as part of our partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries to perform Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversions. Ascent’s strategic expansion underscores Southern Arizona’s appeal as a hub for aerospace innovation, supported by a strong local supply chain and ideal desert climate that attracts aviation growth and long-term economic impact.

Ascent Aviation Services was highlighted in Yahoo and Business Insider coverage exploring Pinal Airpark in Marana, Arizona — one of the world’s busiest aircraft storage and maintenance facilities. During the pandemic, industry-wide grounding of jets led to a surge in aircraft at Pinal, where Ascent expanded staffing and capacity to manage arrivals, storage readiness, and ongoing maintenance. The article underscores the complexity of aircraft storage, ongoing MRO work, and Ascent’s critical role in keeping stored jets service-ready or prepared for return to operation.

Ascent Aviation Services was featured on FOX 10 Phoenix for its critical role at Pinal Airpark in Marana, Arizona, which became a global refuge for commercial aircraft during the COVID-19 pandemic. As travel demand plummeted and airlines grounded fleets, Pinal Airpark — the world’s largest commercial aircraft storage facility — saw flight arrivals more than double. Ascent’s crews supported hundreds of stored jets with storage readiness, preservation, and maintenance work, helping many aircraft return to service when travel rebounded.

As the Boeing 787 Dreamliner continues to mature, maintenance demands across its advanced electrical and composite systems are prompting MRO providers to invest in specialized tooling, training and facilities. In coverage by Aviation Week, Ascent Aviation Services is highlighted for adding 787 maintenance capabilities to its service portfolio, underscoring the company’s commitment to supporting complex, next-generation aircraft. With the rising need for technical expertise and infrastructure to handle composite repairs and digital-system troubleshooting, Ascent’s investments enhance its ability to meet evolving aircraft maintenance requirements in the global aftermarket.

Ascent Aviation Services’ continued expansion at Pinal County Airpark highlights the growing importance of Southern Arizona as a hub for aircraft maintenance, storage, and conversion. This investment supports regional economic development, job creation, and the evolving role of the airpark in the global aviation industry.