FAA selects JLL to provide facilities management services for the William J. Hughes Technical Center

• FAA selected JLL to manage comprehensive facilities operations for the William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace.
• Scope includes mission-critical infrastructure management and operations across the 200-building, 5,800-acre campus that houses the agency's premier research, development and testing facility for aviation systems.
• JLL’s facilities management supports the mission-critical FAA work advancing air traffic control systems, aircraft certification, airport technology and security systems for the National Airspace System.

CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2026 – JLL announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selected JLL to provide comprehensive facilities management (FM) services for the William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace, a 1.5-million-square-foot, 200-building portfolio in Egg Harbor Township, N.J.

Located at Atlantic City Airport, the William J. Hughes Technical Center serves as the FAA’s premier research, development and testing facility for aviation systems and technologies. The 5,800-acre campus is the agency’s primary hub for advancing aviation safety, security and efficiency through research, development, testing and evaluation of air traffic control systems, aircraft certification, airport technology and security systems. Approximately 5,500 personnel, including FAA employees, contractors and staff work in the campus’ 40 major laboratory facilities, extensive outdoor test ranges, sophisticated indoor simulation capabilities and runway facilities that allow full-scale aircraft operations for realistic testing scenarios.

As part of the contract, JLL is responsible for execution of facility operations and strategic sourcing across a broad spectrum of facility services, including high voltage electrical systems; plumbing; HVAC; central utility plant operations; general and electrical maintenance; pest control services; water treatment plant operations; material handling services; minor repair and renovation project support; portable and static generator services; BAS programming and repair services; elevator maintenance and repair; and waste removal.

The JLL team leading account facilities management services includes Contract Manager Robert Mitchell, Alternate Contract Manager Philip Naylor, Maintenance Supervisor Matthew Lonzi and Contract Accountant Jennifer Morgan.

“We are honored to support the FAA’s critical mission at the William J. Hughes Technical Center,” Mitchell said. “This facility plays a vital role in modernizing the National Airspace System and ensuring aviation safety throughout the United States. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional facilities management services that enable the FAA and its partner agencies to focus on their important research, development and testing operations.”

“Facilities management in an environment like this requires specialized expertise and operational precision,” added Monique Derrick, JLL Managing Director, Government Facilities Management. “The Technical Center’s complex infrastructure, from specialized laboratories to full-scale runway facilities, demands comprehensive maintenance strategies that support operational continuity and safety. JLL’s proven track record in managing mission-critical government facilities positions us to deliver the excellence this important facility requires.”

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