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As we enter this new year, we want to look back and celebrate some of the exciting aviation and aerospace industry accomplishments from 2022. The Aerospace Alliance states have drawn some of the world’s most recognizable names in the industry and continue to expand and make innovations in aviation, aerospace and space exploration. Airbus announced plans to […]

Paradigm Parachute & Defense, a disabled-veteran-owned small business, is expanding their manufacturing operations in Escambia County, according to the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance. The military parachute manufacturer received a grant through the Industry Resilience and Diversification Fund (IRDF) under a partnership between FloridaWest and the University of West Florida. The fund was established by the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department […]

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is on its way to the Moon as part of the Artemis program. Here is what Greg Canfield, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce and Aerospace Alliance Board Member, had to say about the historic launch. “A few days ago, I had the privilege of watching NASA’s next-generation rocket, Space Launch […]

Last week we were able to witness the historic launch of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket as it embarked on its Artemis I mission to the Moon. All four Alliance states play an important role in the Artemis Program and we would like to take this moment to celebrate what we accomplish when we all […]

On Nov. 16, the Space Launch System (SLS) and Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage successfully propelled the Orion spacecraft on its first voyage around the Moon. The Artemis I mission lifted off at 1:47 a.m. Eastern time from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Eight and a half minutes into flight, the […]

From Louisiana Economic Development Aviation Exteriors Louisiana, which has long specialized in the painting of commercial aircraft, will add aircraft maintenance and conversion services with an expansion at its Iberia Parish facility. With the addition, Aviation Exteriors will create 100 new direct jobs at an average annual salary of $56,867, plus benefits, while retaining 83 […]

The Aerospace Alliance is deeply grateful for our corporate partnerships, all of which enhance our position as global hub for aviation, aerospace and space. Through partnership support with marketing and events, our states continue to welcome aviation and aerospace industries of all sizes – leveraging our world class assets, ready sites and a trained and […]

Gulf Air Group will be developing a new state-of-the-art aircraft hangar at Crestview’s Bob Sikes Airport. The company’s $16 million capital investment in the community will create 55 new aviation jobs for area residents. Learn more here.

U.S.-based Rocket Lab is locating an engine test facility for its new large rocket Neutron at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, making a significant capital investment and creating dozens of new jobs in Hancock County. Read more here.

The Alliance’s member states of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida share the goal of promoting the region’s common assets and long-standing tradition of excellence in the aerospace industry to grow the sector. Thank you to our Corporate Partners for supporting the Alliance’s efforts to establish the southeast region as a world-class aerospace and aviation corridor. […]