United Airlines has committed $177 million to enhance its facilities at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston. This investment will fund a new 140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Facility and a Technical Operations Training Facility (TTC), set for completion in 2027.
The GSE facility aims to improve the airline's efficiency and reliability, benefiting its fleet of over 1,800 ground service vehicles. Meanwhile, the TTC will provide employees with advanced training through a 91,000-square-foot center featuring desktop simulators and scenario-based training. A $6.3 million Move Team Facility will be included, centralizing United's Super Tug operations. These initiatives will facilitate the introduction of over 500 new narrowbody aircraft, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and increase domestic flight capacity.
Phil Griffith, United’s Vice President of IAH, stated, “This investment further supports United’s position as Houston’s carrier of choice.”