AAR Aircraft Services is planning to close its Indianapolis maintenance center by early 2027. The company has filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice with Indiana officials. The shutdown will result in a gradual reduction of employees and marks a significant shift in the company’s footprint in central Indiana.
AAR Aircraft Services to Close Indianapolis Plant
AAR Aircraft Services, the largest airline maintenance provider in the country, is shutting its Indianapolis plant at 2825 West Perimeter Road. On December 22, 2025, the company issued a WARN Act notice, indicating that the Indianapolis location will be phased out in stages, commencing in February 2026 and concluding in February 2027.
The filing confirms that the Indianapolis facility will close permanently. It is estimated that about 329 workers will be impacted, and the layoffs will be done in phases over the next year to enable the company to comply with the regulatory requirements.
From Feb 15, 2026, the employee separation will begin going on till Feb 28, 2027, with each employee getting a 60-day notice period, as per the WARN Act notice.
AAR’s facility at Indianapolis International Airport has long provided airframe maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for both commercial and cargo aircraft. AAR has leased the space at the airport since 2004, which was then extended in February 2025 for two years.
Operations will wind down throughout 2026 ahead of a full closure in early 2027.
About AAR and its Services
AAR Corp is an international aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois. The company provides a host of services such as airframe maintenance, engineering support, parts distribution, and combined logistics to the commercial and government aviation customers.
AAR operates airframe maintenance facilities across the U.S., including locations in Oklahoma City, Miami, Rockford, Illinois, and Indianapolis. On December 18, the company announced an agreement to acquire Aircraft Reconfig Technologies as part of its growth strategy.
Indianapolis plant shutdown comes in line with the wider changes in AAR’s overall operational strategy, which includes recent acquisitions and other expansions in other locations as the firm looks to synchronize its service network with market requirements.
As the closure progresses, workforce transition support and community adjustments will be key areas of focus for both employees and local authorities.
