Even before its official opening next week, a $50-million cold-weather aircraft engine testing facility has already been enhanced to conduct year-round work.
The GE Aviation Engine Testing and Research Development Centre on the northwest quadrant of the Richardson International Airport property will conduct a full range of engine certification tests, not just those related to cold weather and ice crystals.
It likely means the 22,000ft2 facility will be busier, employ more people and create more economic development spinoffs than contemplated when the project was announced a year ago.
On Friday, it was announced the centre will also benefit from the work of a newly created non-profit research organization.
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