Aerostar Announces $4.7 Million Expansion in Mobile, Alabama, Creating 50 New Jobs

MOBILE, Ala. – Aerostar, a leading provider of aerospace repair services, has announced a
$4.7 million expansion of its facility at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in Mobile.

The expansion will add 50 new jobs over the next three years, more than doubling its total
employment to 110.

“With the recent purchases of the Bauer Hydraulic equipment and Testek Power Generation
equipment, Aerostar has taken a huge step forward in its growth strategy for the next three to
five years. This equipment will create at least 50 new jobs in the next few years, bring us to over
110 employees at the Brookley Aeroplex,” said President and Managing Partner Greg Guzman.

Aerostar’s investment will support the growth of the aerospace aftermarket sector, with new test
equipment enabling the company to continue its specialized repair services for hydraulic,
pneumatic and electromechanical aircraft components used in commercial airlines.

“Aerostar’s expansion comes at a time when Mobile is working diligently to strengthen its
position as a leader in aerospace and aviation services,” said Bradley Byrne, President & CEO
of the Mobile Chamber. “This expansion is a testament to our city’s appeal as a hub for
advanced manufacturing in the aerospace industry, and it will provide new, high-quality jobs for
the people of Mobile.”

“We are thrilled to see Aerostar expanding its operations in Mobile to meet the growing demand
for quality commercial aircraft maintenance and repairs. From new planes and parts to suppliers
and services, there are many companies like Aerostar whose continued investment is securing
Mobile’s place as a global leader in the aerospace industry. We wish Aerostar nothing but
success as it continues to grow.” said Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

“Mobile County Commission is pleased to support the continued growth of our local aerospace
industry,” said Mobile County Commission President Randall Dueitt. “Aerostar’s creating 50
new jobs and almost doubling its local employment through this $4.7 million investment will not
only support the growth of our local economy’s aerospace sector but will also create meaningful
opportunities for Mobile County workers.”

Construction is underway with operations expected to begin in September 2025. For more
information about Aerostar and its services, visit https://aerostar.aero.

About the Mobile Chamber

The Mobile Chamber is a private business organization with more than 1,600 members and the
economic developer for the City of Mobile and Mobile County. Over the last decade, Mobile’s
economic development efforts have created 8,838 new jobs, retained 692 existing jobs,
recruited 29 new businesses and expanded 69 area companies. Capital investments for
projects have topped $5.8 billion. These economic development achievements are supported by
public and private investors through the Chamber’s Partners for Growth campaign. Additional
information is on the Chamber’s website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

About Aerostar

Aerostar, established in 2011, is a FAA/EASA 145 Certified Repair Station that specializes in
affordable Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electromechanical and Power Generation component repairs
for commercial airlines, OEMs, military, and MRO facilities. AeroStar’s founders have decades
of combined engineering, manufacturing, and repair experience in all areas of aviation. AeroStar
HQ is strategically located in Mobile, Alabama, at the Brookley Aeroplex, adjacent to VT MAE
and the Airbus A220 and A320 Final Assembly Line.

Contact: Denise Curtis
Director of Communications, Mobile Chamber
(256) 496-4208, dcurtis@mobilechamber.com