Airbus marks a decade of aircraft manufacturing in Mobile, boosting Alabama’s aerospace industry.
Airbus Celebrates 10 Years of Aircraft Production in Mobile, Alabama Airbus is commemorating a significant achievement at its manufacturing facility in Mobile—marking a decade of producing commercial aircraft in Alabama. Since its operations began in 2015 with a workforce of around 300, Airbus has made substantial strides in the aerospace industry within the country. Currently, […]
Airbus hands over its 100th A220 from the Mobile facility, a significant achievement for Alabama’s aerospace sector.
Airbus Celebrates 100th A220 Aircraft Delivery in Alabama Alabama’s aerospace sector is experiencing noteworthy growth as Airbus marked the delivery of its 100th A220 aircraft from its Mobile manufacturing facility. This delivery signifies an important achievement for both the site and the state’s burgeoning aviation industry. The milestone aircraft, delivered to Breeze Airways, showcases the […]
Dale Strong: $22 million investment in GE Aerospace in North Alabama demonstrates that President Trump is ‘energizing American manufacturing’
GE Aerospace Boosts Northern Alabama Manufacturing Northern Alabama’s manufacturing sector is set for significant growth with a substantial investment from GE Aerospace, based in Cincinnati. Rep. Dale Strong reported that the company has allocated $22 million to the Huntsville area, which includes the acquisition of several new machines. This investment is intended to enhance the […]
How AIDT’s Aviation Training Center is strengthening Alabama’s aerospace workforce
Impact of Airbus on Alabama’s Aerospace Sector Airbus’s decision to establish its first commercial aircraft assembly plant in Mobile represented a significant turning point for the aerospace industry in Alabama. But, beyond the public ceremonies and media buzz, another development was quietly unfolding—the Aviation Training Center. This modern facility was set up to cultivate a […]
Alabama plans to grow international aerospace collaborations at the 2025 Paris Air Show
The Secretary of Commerce, Eren McNair, is heading an Alabama delegation that includes economic development experts, business representatives, and community leaders. They are attending the 2025 Paris Air Show, which is often regarded as the premier aerospace industry event of the year. This trade show, which brings together key figures from the biggest companies in […]
Alabama universities boost aerospace recruitment at the Paris Air Show
Alabama’s Role in Aerospace and Defense Innovation Alabama is making a name for itself as a leader in aerospace and defense, not just through its rockets and aircraft but thanks to a robust network of research universities that drive innovation. These institutions are essential in shaping the future of the field. Across the state, public […]
A massive Muscle Shoals industrial facility is set to receive new life as aerospace hub
AE Industrial Partners, an aerospace, defense and industrial services private equity firm based in Boca Raton, Fla., and its affiliate Rockett Shoals, plans to reinvent the Colbert County location as an “aerospace industry.” , purchased the former National Steel Car site. Core research center. “ The 2.27 million square foot, 638-acre facility is well-suited for […]
Aerospace Giants Introduce ‘Supersonic’ Plane Designed To Help ‘Revolutionize Air Travel’
NASA and Lockheed Martin unveiled the X-59 supersonic aircraft Friday, which is expected to pave the way for quiet supersonic flight. “NASA will use this unique experimental plane to collect data that could revolutionize air travel and pave the way for a new generation of commercial aircraft that can fly at speeds exceeding the speed […]