Jet engine testing capability is one of the harder things to find in a site search. At the Arkansas Aeroplex, it’s already there, on the same campus as hangars, ramp space and an 11,600-foot runway. The test cell allows for thorough testing and maintenance of jet engines, supporting aerospace manufacturers and service providers across a…
Since 2008, Aviation Repair Technologies (ART) has built a long-term presence at the Arkansas Aeroplex by aligning its operations with what the site does best: supporting large-scale aviation work in a central, cost-effective location. In a recent conversation with ART CEO Ben Quevedo, he described that alignment as intentional. Originally focused on heavy maintenance, ART…
Aviation infrastructure is only part of what makes a site competitive. Companies also need access to a skilled workforce that understands the technical demands of modern aerospace operations. At the Arkansas Aeroplex, those two pieces come together in a way that few locations can offer. In Mississippi County, Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) plays a direct…
This article originally appeared in Talk Business & Politics on February 22, 2026. Find it here. Archeologists have uncovered evidence that thousands of years before the Egyptians built the pyramids and the Greeks created the Parthenon, Native Americans hunted, camped and fished at Old Davidsonville. Pieces of wampum, a quantity of small cylindrical beads made…
This article originally appeared in K8 News on December 15, 2025. Find it here. BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) – The Arkansas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol marked a new chapter in its history with a change of command ceremony at the Arkansas Aeroplex, the former Blytheville Air Force Base. The ceremony signaled the return of…
As economic development interest in the Arkansas Aeroplex continues across aviation, logistics and industrial sectors, recent construction activity and planning efforts ensure the site remains flexible, secure and positioned for future development. Keep reading to learn more. New Warehouse Construction Underway Construction is underway on two new warehouse buildings at the Arkansas Aeroplex, expanding the…
The Arkansas Aeroplex offers a rare combination of scale, infrastructure and location that is increasingly difficult to find in today’s industrial real estate market. Once home to Blytheville Eaker Air Force Base, the site has evolved into a modern, flexible business destination supporting aerospace, defense, logistics, advanced manufacturing and related industries. For companies seeking room…