JLL selected by Airbus to provide facilities-related services for 4.3-M SF real estate portfolio
CHICAGO, May 20, 2026 – JLL announced today that Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer, selected JLL to provide facilities management (FM) services across a 4.3-million-square-foot U.S. real estate portfolio that includes both headquarters and manufacturing facilities.
As part of the contract, JLL’s specialized Aviation group will continue to execute FM services for a 1.2-million-square-foot, 17-building portfolio that includes Airbus’ corporate headquarters in Herndon, Vir., in addition to expanding services to include a 30-building manufacturing campus that totals 3.1 million square feet in Mobile, Ala. Services include HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance services and more.
The JLL team leading account facilities management services includes JLL’s Aviation group leader and Managing Director Koley MacKay and JLL Account Director Winnie Buchanan, along with Work Dynamics Principal Michael Colligan with Solutions Development providing support. JLL and Airbus have a long and successful history of working together, including Leasing Advisory work led by Vice Chairman Jeff Grohl and Senior Managing Director Michael Blyumin.
“JLL is committed to transforming aviation standards through improved operational efficiency and comprehensive facilities management services that adapt to Airbus’ evolving needs,” MacKay said. “We’re honored that Airbus has chosen to continue our partnership and has more than doubled the square footage under our management, which is a significant expansion of their trust in our services.”
“Facilities management is mission-critical in aerospace and aviation, where operational continuity, safety and precision are non-negotiable,” added Meaghan Elwell, Division President – Global Industrials at JLL. “Our ability to maintain complex manufacturing environments and support advanced aerospace operations enables our clients to focus on innovation and excellence in their core business.”
JLL’s Industrials division is the premier provider of strategic real estate advisory for the full spectrum of industrial enterprises, including manufacturing, automotive, energy, logistics, and aviation sectors. Our specialized industrial team covers the entire real estate lifecycle from strategic portfolio planning and facilities management to transaction services, project development and operational optimization. With deep expertise spanning production facilities, assembly plants, energy infrastructure, warehouses, distribution centers, airports, cargo facilities and specialized industrial operations, we deliver comprehensive solutions that address unique operational demands, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives. JLL brings both the industry knowledge and global reach to transform industrial real estate portfolios into high-performing assets that enhance operational efficiency, maximize revenue potential, reduce total occupancy costs, and support the evolving needs of modern industrial enterprises across all sectors.
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