HPM: Airbus A220 assembly line project gaining momentum in Alabama
MOBILE, Alabama – On the campus of Airbus’ Alabama manufacturing facility, construction crews are completing the early phases of a project that represents the next chapter of the aerospace company’s U.S. growth plans. Work on the A220 aircraft assembly line in Mobile is moving forward rapidly, just months after high-ranking Airbus executives joined state and…
Alabama playing major role in ULA’s next-gen Vulcan Centaur rocket
DECATUR, Alabama – Inside the United Launch Alliance’s sprawling rocket factory in Morgan County, preparations are being made to get America’s next-generation launch vehicle – the Vulcan Centaur – ready for flight and positioned for critical missions. “The Vulcan Centaur rocket is purpose-built for American national security space launch requirements, and it begins in Alabama,”…
Alabama team seeks to build on $3 billion in aerospace projects
Alabama’s aerospace and defense industry added more than 1,400 new jobs and $653 million in new investment last year, advancing the state’s robust lineup of operations that develop leading products and innovative technologies for markets around the world. Highlights of the 2018 announcements include Airbus’ second production line for A220 aircraft at its Mobile plant,…
Day 1 for Alabama’s Paris Air Show team features 9 meetings
PARIS – The Alabama business development team entered Day 1 of the 2019 Paris Air Show with a full slate of appointments with major aerospace companies that could have the state in their future growth plans. “We begin Day 1 of the air show with the goal of working with the governor to connect with a…
Gov. Ivey: ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ is ideal location for aerospace investment
PARIS — Governor Kay Ivey this morning urged a team of Alabama economic development specialists in France to work diligently at the 2019 Paris Air Show to position the state’s aerospace industry for more growth and job creation. Governor Ivey spoke to the economic developers at a breakfast that serves as the kick off for the…
Gov. Ivey to lead Alabama team on European business mission
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey and Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield are traveling to next week’s 2019 Paris Air Show for scheduled meetings with high-ranking aerospace industry executives and to Germany for discussions with the leadership of Mercedes-Benz. In Paris, Governor Ivey will lead a delegation of Alabama economic development specialists, elected officials, university representatives…
Boeing investing in future growth at its Alabama operations
While aerospace giant Boeing grabs headlines with major deals at the Farnborough International Airshow, its Alabama operations are having a far-reaching impact on the company’s global business. Boeing workers in Alabama provide critical support and expertise in weapons systems, space exploration, advanced avionics research and more. One of the latest developments in the company’s 56-year history…
Expansions propel aerospace industry’s growth trajectory in Morgan County
DECATUR, Alabama — Morgan County led the way in Alabama for aerospace industry investment in 2017, landing new facilities and expansion projects worth more than $336 million and spurring job growth. A longtime hub of industry for the state, the county’s assets include its location along the Tennessee River and a solid lineup of businesses…
GE Aviation’s 3-D printing hub in Alabama expands next-gen technology
AUBURN, Alabama – Just like the unique aircraft engine parts produced within its walls, the GE Aviation factory in Auburn is steadily growing as the one-of-a-kind plant marked its fifth anniversary. Employment at the Alabama facility is expanding as production rapidly increases. The workforce recently stood at 210 people, with more set to join the…
Alabama aerospace connections on display at Farnborough Airshow
FARNBOROUGH, England — The Farnborough International Airshow is the global industry’s grand event in 2018, highlighted by thunderous aerial flyovers and mind-boggling billion-dollar aircraft purchase announcements. For the Alabama team at the airshow, the event also represents an opportunity to showcase the state’s deep connections to the dynamic aerospace industry and to spot glimpses of…
