Alabama

Amazon Selects Blue Origin’s New Glenn for 12 Launches

April 7th, 2022

Amazon announced what it claims is the biggest rocket deal in the commercial space industry’s history, signing on with three companies for up to 83 launches of its Project Kuiper internet satellites. The tech giant signed contracts for launches with United Launch Alliance (ULA), Arianespace and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. Project Kuiper is Amazon’s plan to […]

Airbus Alabama facility in line to build tanker aircraft with Lockheed Martin

February 1st, 2022

The Airbus manufacturing facility in Mobile is poised for potential growth, thanks to plans announced Monday by the aerospace company and Lockheed Martin to collaborate on a refueling tanker aircraft if the partners win an Air Force competition. The Aerospace Alliance was formed to support the initial Airbus (Then EADS North America)/Northrop Grumman bid to win an US Airforce tanker project, […]

The Aerospace Alliance looks towards the future.

January 26th, 2022

As we enter this new year, we want to share some of the exciting aviation and aerospace industry goings-on to look out for in 2022. Our region’s investments in talent, infrastructure, site readiness and research continue to attract industries of all sizes. The Alliance states have drawn some of the world’s most recognizable names in the […]

A Steadily Growing Industry

December 18th, 2021

It’s no secret that the aviation and aerospace industry is booming in the four-state Aerospace Alliance region, but exactly how much is it growing? Industry growth rates in the four states consistently and substantially outpace the national averages. And what makes this growth possible? A skilled and available workforce with an ever-increasing talent pipeline. Check […]

$2.6 Million Investment made in Alabama

November 22nd, 2021

Smith & Co., a precision CNC machining startup, will invest $2.56 million to open a facility in Birmingham to serve the defense, aerospace, and automotive industries. The company plans to hire 54 new employees over the next three years, with an average wage of more than $68,000. Read more here.

Northrop Grumman opens new Huntsville, Alabama facility for next-gen missile work

November 9th, 2021

Northrop Grumman Corp. announced it has opened a new facility in Huntsville, Alabama to support the U.S. Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, adding new jobs to the region and expanding its role supporting important national security and civil space programs in Alabama. Read more here.

Mobile Downtown Airport 1 of 7 in U.S. eligible for grants under Military Airport Program

October 29th, 2021

The Mobile Downtown Airport is one of seven airports nationwide eligible for specialized grants from the Federal Aviation Administration. Read more here.

Mobile gets $5.1 Million Grant to Build Hangar Facility

October 5th, 2021

A $5.1 million federal grant will be used to build a new multi-cargo warehouse and hangar facility at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley and in close proximity to a future commercial aviation terminal near downtown Mobile. Read more here.

Andalusia Airport Gives Lift to Southeast Alabama Aerospace Hub

May 19th, 2021

Covington County’s South Alabama Regional Airport has become a busy hub for aviators traveling throughout the Southeastern U.S. The airport’s industrial park is home to several maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, as well as a satellite campus of the Alabama Aviation College. Read more here.

Department of Defense launches aerospace research center at Tuskegee University

February 24th, 2021

The U.S. Department of Defense has launched an Aerospace Education Research and Innovation Center (AERIC) at Alabama’s Tuskegee University, enhancing research in critical areas and expanding the future technical talent pipeline for the industry. Read more here.