Airbus Tabs JLL for FM Services at U.S. Facilities

CHICAGO – JLL has been chosen by aircraft manufacturer Airbus to provide facilities management (FM) services across its 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, VA.

In addition to expanding services to include a 30-building manufacturing campus that totals 3.1 million square feet in Mobile, AL, services include HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance services and more.

“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 FM team includes 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 is committed to transforming aviation standards through improved operational efficiency and comprehensive facilities management services that adapt to Airbus’ evolving needs,” said MacKay. “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.”

JLL’s Industrials division is a provider of strategic real estate advisory for the full spectrum of industrial enterprises, including manufacturing, automotive, energy, logistics, and aviation sectors.

Its 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 is a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management company with annual revenue of $26.1 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 113,000 as of March 31, 2026.

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