On August 27, 2025, the Arlington City Council gave final approval to a major economic development initiative involving E-Space, a global leader in satellite and telecommunications technology, and infrastructure expansion at the Arlington Municipal Airport. The project will feature a 480,000-square-foot complex combining manufacturing operations and office space, along with a 33,450-square-foot hangar, dedicated parking, an aircraft apron, and a new access road connecting to the upcoming MLK Drive. This transportation link is expected to enhance regional connectivity and support long-term economic growth.\n\nThe Arlington Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will oversee the construction and ownership of the industrial real estate assets, leasing them to E-Space for its North American headquarters. This public-private partnership is projected to generate more than 2,000 high-paying, technology-focused jobs. Over three decades, these positions are expected to contribute $8 billion in wages and deliver $27 million in net fiscal benefits to the city, Tarrant County, and the Arlington Independent School District.\n\nBy establishing a major aerospace innovation hub, the development aligns with the city’s strategic goals of expanding economic activity around the airport and strengthening high-tech industry presence. The council authorized a Development Agreement and sublease among the City, Arlington EDC, and E-Space, as well as a Chapter 380 agreement covering water and sewer infrastructure. Existing project contracts were also updated to reflect expanded scope due to E-Space’s increased funding and accelerated development timeline.\n\nFunding will come entirely from EDC sales tax revenues, capped at $115 million, without imposing new or higher taxes on residents. These funds will support publicly owned real estate development alongside E-Space’s private investment. The city will offer limited rebates on business personal property leasehold and sales taxes. Additionally, the project broadens Arlington’s commercial tax base, helping reduce reliance on residential property taxes.\n\nConstruction is set to begin in fall 2025, with completion anticipated by spring 2027.\n— news from City of Arlington, TX (.gov)\n\n— News Original —\nE-Space, Airport Development Paves Way for Economic Growth and Jobs\n\nPublished on August 27, 2025 \n\nBy Office of Communication \n\nArlington City Council approved several resolutions pertaining to a project with global telecommunications and satellite manufacturer, E-Space, and development on the west side of the Arlington Municipal Airport. \n\nThe development includes a 480,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and office facility, parking, airport access road, aircraft apron, and 33,450 sq. ft. hangar. The airport access road will add increased connectivity to the future MLK Drive, implementing key public infrastructure to maximize potential economic impact. \n\nThrough the agreement, the Arlington Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will develop and own industrial real estate assets and create community wealth through leasing factory and corporate office space for E-Space’s North American headquarters. The project will create over 2,000 high-wage, high-tech jobs generating $8 billion in salaries and $27 million in net benefits for the City, Tarrant County and AISD over 30 years. \n\nThe E-Space North American headquarters and airport development project positions Arlington as a hub for aerospace research and development. Additionally, it meets the City Council priority of growing our economy and economic development strategic plan objective of focusing on the airport and surrounding area. \n\nCouncil action included approval to execute a Development Agreement and related sublease between the City, Arlington EDC and tenant E-Space, as well as a Chapter 380 agreement pertaining to water and sewer facilities for the project site. Additional action included modifications to already-existing contracts for the project, which have been amended as the scope of work has changed with accelerated growth and additional capital raised by E-Space. \n\nFinancing for the project will not create any new or increased taxes for residents – instead, it leverages EDC sales tax revenues, not to exceed $115 million, to create Arlington EDC-owned real estate assets (in addition to E-Space’s private investment) which furthers expansion of economic impact at the airport. \n\nThe City will provide certain rebates on business personal property leasehold and sales tax. The project also diversifies the city’s commercial property tax base, which ultimately contributes to relieving the burden from residential property taxpayers. \n\nGroundbreaking for the project will take place in fall 2025, with estimated completion in spring 2027.