Florida Today
Tyler Vazquez
19 Feb 2026
Melbourne Orlando International Airport is undertaking an $11 million total infrastructure investment, a move the airport said is necessary to create some 500 high-paying jobs at the airport.
Gov. Ron Desantis announced this month that the airport was awarded $2.5 million towards the infrastructure improvements from the state as part of the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, which is designed to "promote public infrastructure and workforce training across the state."
With the money, airport officials hope to expand the Maintenance and Repair Overhaul apron area where planes can be fueled and maintained.
In its grant application, the airport said the maintenance upgrade would lead 500 jobs in the air transportation industry with an average salary between $75,000 and $85,000.
Melbourne Orlando airport gets $2.5M grant for 500 new jobs - Florida Today - 19 Feb 2026
