Aerospace & Defense


MS: Governor Barbour Announces Rolls-Royce Expansion at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County

January 13, 2012

Recently, Governor Barbour announced that Rolls-Royce North America is adding a second jet engine test stand at the NASA John C. Stennis Space Center... more >>


OK: Boeing to Relocate 800 - 900 Engineering and Program Support Jobs to Oklahoma City

January 12, 2012

OKLAHOMA CITY, In order to remain cost competitive and meet its customers’ needs, The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] recently announced it will... more >>


SC: AvCraft Technical Services Announces Expansion in Horry County

January 4, 2012

AvCraft Technical Services, an aircraft maintenance, repair and modification provider, today announced plans to expand its current operations in... more >>


SC: Cargo Composites Announces New Facility in Berkeley County

December 8, 2011

Cargo Composites, a maker of air cargo containers, today announced the establishment of its new headquarters and assembly facility in Berkeley... more >>


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AIA Praises Congressional Passage of FAA Reauthorization

February 9, 2012

The Aerospace Industries Association welcomes House and Senate passage of the conference report on H.R. 658, the “FAA Modernization and Reform Act... more >>


Manufacturers: Transportation Bill Will Create Jobs

February 9, 2012

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President and CEO Jay Timmons issued this statement on the transportation, infrastructure and energy... more >>


AIA: Major Milestone in Export Control Reform Reached

November 7, 2011

Draft revisions to Category VIII (military aircraft and associated parts and components) of the U.S. Munitions List released by the Obama... more >>


AIA: Analysis Projects One Million Jobs at Risk from Defense Cuts, Would Lower Projected GDP Growth by 25%

October 25, 2011

An economic impact analysis projects more than one million American jobs could be lost as a result of defense budget cuts if the deficit reduction... more >>


Case Studies

Idaho: The (Low) Cost of Doing Business Case study | July 19, 2011
Idaho: The (Low) Cost of Doing Business   

By: Juli Anne Patty

The list of reasons to bring your business to Idaho is long, but can be summed up with a simple equation: great location + low business costs =... More>>


In the Best Company: Savannah, Georgia Case study | May 11, 2011
In the Best Company: Savannah, Ga.   

By: Juli Anne Patty

Savannah is a city with a lot of things to offer: grand oak trees, distinguished historic homes, cobblestone streets... and a growing list of... More>>


The Right Stuff: Jackson, Mississippi Case study | May 11, 2011
The Right Stuff: Jackson, Mississippi   

By: Juli Anne Patty

With a vibrant economy and a commitment to creating a prime environment for industry success, Mississippi has become a leader in the aviation and... More>>


White Papers

White Paper | June 10, 2011
BLS 2011 State Incentives Resource Guide - Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company   

The BLS 2011 State Incentives Resource Guide is intended to provide a detailed summary of the primary and most valuable state and local economic... More>>


White Paper | May 25, 2011
AIA Report - Defense Investment: Finding the Right Balance   

Prepared by AIA’s National Security Council, this paper looks at historical spending in the investment accounts and the ebb and flow of spending... More>>


White Paper | March 16, 2011
AIA - Counterfeit Parts: Increasing Awareness and Developing Countermeasures   

AIA Whitepaper: Counterfeiting has a long and ignoble history, ranging from art and literature to manufactured goods. Unlike other industries,... More>>



 

Articles

Article | January 9, 2012
“In 2012, I Resolve To…”

By: Didi Caldwell, John F. Sisson

As we embark on a new year, organizations around the world are looking to reduce facility costs, mitigate competitive pressures, achieve efficiency...   More>>


blank Article | January 9, 2012
Incentives: Power and Responsibility

By: Ed McCallum

Stan Lee, an American comic book writer and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics, is attributed with the famous quote from Spiderman,...   More>>


blank Article | January 9, 2012
The Road to Recovery: Stories from Tuscaloosa & Joplin

By: Juli Anne Patty

The New Year is an auspicious time for everyone, our resolutions giving shape and intention to how we will make 2012 an even better year than the one...   More>>


blank Article | November 8, 2011
Canada: Beautiful Scenery and Business Drive

By: Trade & Industry Development

America’s neighbor to the north, long known for spectacular scenery and clean cities, contains a wealth of opportunities for expanding companies....   More>>


Reshoring Article | September 9, 2011
Total Cost of Ownership Analysis: A Key Tool for Expansion

By: Harry Moser

Executives from a broad range of manufacturing disciplines can confidently consider the timeliness of investing in U.S. based factories to...   More>>