A cutting-edge, woman-owned international aerospace business in an overwhelmingly male dominated industry has relocated from Reno, Nevada to Mesa. KP Aviation celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters this morning at 7943 E. Ray Road in the Mesa Gateway District.
‘I’m so pleased that KP Aviation chose to locate its headquarters in Mesa,” said Mayor John Giles. “The Gateway Airport area is an excellent location for aerospace facilities and KP Aviation is an exciting and timely addition that will help meet the needs of the industry.”
KP Aviation’s new facility in Mesa features more than 93,000 square feet, more than twice the size of its Reno operation, plus an additional 15,000 square feet for outdoor storage. The company plans to hire more employees each year as the business expands.
“The investment and jobs that KP Aviation is bringing to our community is exactly what we have been striving for, and the fact that they landed in Mesa is great for the Gateway area, our citizens and the region,” said District 6 Councilmember Kevin Thompson.
KP Aviation qualified for the Inc. 5000 fastest growing privately owned companies for two consecutive years. The company has expanded to include employees in the United Kingdom, Spain and South Africa.
Companies KP Aviation works with include Boeing, UPS, DHL, American Airlines, Air Canada, Atlas Air, General Electric and Pratt & Whitney.
About the City of Mesa
With a population of more than 504,000 Mesa, Arizona is the 37th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. Mesa encompasses 138 square miles inside a 21-city region that has a population of 4.9 million people and is projected to grow to 5.4 million by 2026. Mesa is a vibrant city and a premier location for business development opportunities.
Serving industry leaders such as Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Banner Health, Boeing, Bridgestone, Dexcom, Facebook, MD Helicopters, Nammo Defense Systems, Northrop Grumman, and more, Mesa is a smart location for intelligent companies. To learn more, visit www.SelectMesa.com
About KP Aviation
Founded in 2001, KP Aviation is a woman-owned, international aftermarket aerospace material and services provider, specializing in mid-life status aviation assets. In a world filled with chain-of-command, sluggish bureaucracy KPA has created a team of technically proficient, active problem solvers dedicated to providing customers with the right part, at the right price, and the right paperwork every time. KPA is currently executing their plan of expansion with the goal of providing even more of the world’s best airlines and aviation organizations with the most in demand assets ”The KPA Way.” To learn more, visit www.kpaviation.net.
