Aerospace & Defense
AR: Aerojet Rocketdyne Expands Solid Rocket Motor Center of Excellence, Adds 140 Jobs
August 17, 2018
Leader in the development & manufacture of aerospace & defense products to expand Southern AR facility near Camden. more >>
OK: Valkyrie Systems Aerospace to Create 352 Aircraft Mfg Jobs in OK City
August 15, 2018
Gov. Fallin & Valkyrie Systems Aerospace (VSA) to partner accommodate manufacturing facilities, as well as flight operations & training. more >>
AL: Yulista Holding Opened New Fixed and Rotary Wing Facility in Andalsia
August 14, 2018
Complex in close proximity to military installations designed specifically for C-130 & B-737 aircraft, but accommodates rotary & tilt rotor aircraft. more >>
MI: Three Business Expansions Create 91 Jobs, $115M Private Investment
August 7, 2018
Arconic expands in Whitehall, MI; Michigan Metal Coatings adds Port Huron Facility; & Diversified Engineering & Plastics locates in Jackson, MI. more >>
McHenry East Site
October 1, 2017
11 buildings with two miles of paved road. There is a remote operated gate and security camera system with all utilities available. 66,000+square... more >>
Wilkes County, North Carolina, Airpark
December 18, 2015
22 acres, shovel ready for aviation related business, paved taxiway, all utilities, 6,200’ runway with full instrument landing 24/7. more >>
U.S. Arms Makers Praise New U.S. Weapons Export Policy
July 18, 2018
U.S. arms makers attending Farnborough Airshow in Britain lauded the U.S. government’s push to sell more weapons overseas. more >>
Baker Donelson Trade Attorney Cautions Against Risks Posed by Aluminum and Steel Tariffs to Global Trade and Supply Chains
March 5, 2018
President Donald Trump vowed to place a 25 percent tariff on steel and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum. Here is some legal advice for businesses. more >>
Aerospace Exports Doing Well, Could Do Even Better
December 20, 2017
David Melcher, president of the Aerospace Industries Association, speaks at AIA's Annual Aerospace and Defense Media Luncheon. more >>
Aerospace Industries Association Picks Indiana for 2018 Conference
July 15, 2016
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) announced plans to host its Supplier Management Council conference in Indianapolis in the spring of 2018. more >>
Stone County Mississippi Strikes the Right Balance and Is In the Middle of It All
October 1, 2017
Surrounded by lush national forest, yet positioned in the heart of a dynamic industrial-military corridor. A place of timeless traditions and 21st... more >>
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Case Studies
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Mississippi Works — and Delivers |
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Lubbock, Texas: A Hub City of Powerful Industries |
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Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia: Growing Prosperity |
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White Papers
| White Paper | May 25, 2018
2018 Global Aerospace and Defense Industry Outlook | |
| White Paper | May 25, 2018
The Aerospace Industry Cluster in U.S. Metros | |
| White Paper | May 3, 2017
Engine for Growth: Analysis and Recommendations for U.S. Space Industry Competitiveness | |
Articles
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July 8, 2018
Prime Places for Business Prosperity Every business aspires to find the best location for its prosperity. An exclusive glimpse into American sites that may be the perfect fit. More>> |
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July 8, 2018
Michigan: Building on the Past, Embracing the Future Michigan’s business-friendly climate and competitive resources have attracted some of the world’s top companies. Find out what's behind it. More>> |
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July 2, 2018
Metrics Help to Guide Aerospace Manufacturers’ Location Decisions Although we hear a lot about U.S. competitiveness, the aerospace & defense industry is a bright spot for the U.S. Here's the scoop. More>> |
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July 2, 2018
Aviation is Central to Kansas’ Growing Economy Kansas may be known as a food producer, but did you know Kansas can also rightfully claim its spot as the Air Capital of the World? More>> |
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July 2, 2018
Light Manufacturing Packs a Punch in U.S. Economic Development Light manufacturing isn’t a lightweight when it comes to growing economies around the U.S. Take a look at how it's making a big impact. More>> |
