U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (TX‑25) toured Air Tractor’s manufacturing headquarters in Olney, Texas, on Monday, August 25.

After a walk-around of the manufacturing plant, Williams held a town hall meeting with Air

Tractor employees, joined by local elected officials. Williams, whose district stretches from Tarrant County in the east to Callahan County in the west, has long supported legislation that supports manufacturing and small businesses in his district.

“Air Tractor’s success in rural Texas is proof that American manufacturing is alive and well,” Williams said. “As Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, I know companies like Air Tractor are powering our economy, creating good-paying jobs, and showing that innovation doesn’t stop at the city limits. I recently joined Senator Ernst and Administrator Loeffler in unveiling new legislation to advance President Trump’s probusiness agenda. The Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act will double loan limits for small manufacturers, increase access to capital, and boost domestic products.  I am proud to stand with the entrepreneurs and hardworking families of Main Street. Thank you for all that you do.”

Williams and Air Tractor leadership agreed that amid ongoing manufacturing challenges nationwide, Air Tractor continues to lead with resilience and innovation:

“Air Tractor embodies the spirit of Texas manufacturing—engineering excellence, global reach, and job creation right here in Olney,” Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch said. “Like Congressman Williams, we deeply believe in the ingenuity and resilience of homegrown businesses and their impact on the community and our nation’s economy. It’s that drive that fuels our expanding success at home and abroad.”

 Local leaders joining Williams underscored the company's significance to the North Texas economy and its growing role as a global exporter of U.S.-made aircraft. Operating in over 50 countries with strong international sales, Air Tractor aircraft manufactured in Texas protect crops, fight fires, and support military missions worldwide.

Williams’ visit highlights a shared commitment to sustaining U.S. manufacturing, supporting rural economic growth, and showcasing how Texas companies like Air Tractor compete—and succeed—on the world stage.

About Air Tractor

At its Olney Texas manufacturing facilities, Air Tractor produces a line of eight aircraft that includes 400, 500, 600 and 800-gallon capacity airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop engines. They are used for agricultural purposes, fighting wildfires, narcotic crop eradication, fuel-hauling to remote villages, fighting locust plagues, mosquito control, and cleaning up oil spills in coastal waters. From North, South and Central America, to Australia, Indonesia and China to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Air Tractor aircraft can be found in more than 50 countries around the world and are supported by a global network of Air Tractor dealers.