Comlux Indianapolis Expansion Adds $22M and Up to 375 Jobs, With an Unanswered Question About Incentives

Comlux America, the aircraft completion and maintenance center at Indianapolis International Airport, announced a $22 million-plus expansion on August 6th, targeting up to 375 high-wage jobs by end of 2030.

The expansion adds hangar space and advanced tooling for VIP narrowbody and widebody aircraft completions. What the press release doesn't clarify: In October 2025, Comlux announced eight new narrowbody bays by end of 2026. The August 6th release doesn't specify whether the $22 million funds that already-announced second phase or a new third investment tranche. That ambiguity matters because Comlux carries a 28-aircraft backlog, including six A220 completions for Magnifica Air, each running approximately 18 months. If Magnifica's FAA Part 121 certification slips, Comlux faces hangar-slot revenue risk and potential backlog re-sequencing that $22 million in new capex doesn't solve.

Also notable: no state incentive package has been disclosed. On a 375-job, $22 million commitment, the absence of any IEDC disclosure is worth tracking. Watch for an IEDC agenda item or a FOIA filing in coming weeks.