AAR Aircraft Services is planning to close its Indianapolis maintenance center by early 2027. The company has filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice with Indiana officials. The shutdown will result in a gradual reduction of employees and marks a significant shift in the company’s footprint in central Indiana.
AAR Aircraft Services to Close Indianapolis Plant
AAR Aircraft Services, the largest airline maintenance provider in the country, is shutting its Indianapolis plant at 2825 West Perimeter Road. On December 22, 2025, the company issued a WARN Act notice, indicating that the Indianapolis location will be phased out in stages, commencing in February 2026 and concluding in February 2027.
The filing confirms that the Indianapolis facility will close permanently. It is estimated that about 329 workers will be impacted, and the layoffs will be done in phases over the next year to enable the company to comply with the regulatory requirements.
From Feb 15, 2026, the employee separation will begin going on till Feb 28, 2027, with each employee getting a 60-day notice period, as per the WARN Act notice…