Thornton Aviation has increased its capacity at California's Burbank Airport (KBUR) with a new hangar and expanded staff. The maintenance provider, headquartered in nearby Van Nuys, now operates out of two hangars at KBUR and can accommodate up to six large-cabin aircraft.

“Today, we are working on a Global 5000, a Gulfstream V, and we’re expecting a GIV. We also have a Falcon 7X about to deliver. We have 14 technicians on site today, although a couple are borrowed from Van Nuys,” said Rodney Bryant, general manager at KBUR. “Our long-term goal is to have 15 technicians based at this facility so that we are able to consistently work three to four aircraft at a time while having capacity for unscheduled work.”

Bryant, who joined the company from StandardAero, has more than 30 years of experience in aviation maintenance and leadership roles. He was appointed to oversee the expansion and operations at the KBUR facility.

The expansion comes amid increasing demand for aircraft maintenance, including Starlink satcom installations. The facility regularly handles at least two such installations at a time. Additionally, it has experienced a rise in maintenance requests from local and transient operators.