Florida

2023 In Review

January 10th, 2024

As we enter this new year, we want to look back and celebrate some of the exciting aviation and aerospace industry accomplishments from 2023. 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. Universities across Alabama focused on research […]

Triumph Gulf Coast votes to move $98M FSU project forward to support aerospace, manufacturing facilities in Bay County

November 13th, 2023

The Triumph Gulf Coast Board voted this week to support a $98.4 million Florida State University project that would build aerospace and advanced manufacturing facilities in Panama City.  The Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education (InSPIRE) will include operations within or near the Northwest Florida Beaches Airport and the adjacent Venture Crossings technology […]

Aerospace Alliance Hosts Reception in Washington, D.C.

October 16th, 2023

In September, the Aerospace Alliance hosted a reception in Washington, D.C. to bring together corporate aviation and aerospace executives with federal officials. These relationships and connections promote the Alliance and help bring congressional delegations together when opportunities arise, promoting industry growth in the states. The event was made possible by the support of our Corporate […]

A New Era in the Space Tourism Economy

August 30th, 2023

From Space Florida Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority, released the following statement on Space Perspective’s ribbon cutting in Titusville, Florida. With infrastructure in place, the company is expected to take its first passengers to space in 2024. The below should be attributed to Frank DiBello, president and CEO, Space Florida. “Congratulations […]

Pensacola International Airport Wins Commercial Service Airport Project of the Year Award

July 27th, 2023

From City of Pensacola Pensacola International Airport has been honored with the Commercial Service Airport Project of the Year award by the Florida Department of Transportation for Project Titan Element 1, ST Engineering’s second hangar at the airport. This recognition was announced at the FDOT Annual Aviation Awards Ceremony, held as part of the Florida […]

The Aerospace Alliance is Reaching New Heights in 2023

July 7th, 2023

As we enter the second half of 2023, we want to look back and celebrate some of the many accomplishments that Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi have achieved in aerospace, aviation and commercial space. Here are only some of the corridor’s recent wins and successes: United Launch Alliance and Beyond Gravity, which builds payload fairings for ULA […]

Florida – A Leader in Aerospace & Aviation

May 23rd, 2023

One of the first things people think of when they think of Florida is space exploration. Florida is a global leader in the aviation and aerospace industry and has captivated and inspired the world ever since the famous launch that landed the first humans on the moon. It is no wonder that the state has […]

An Aerospace, Aviation & Space Corridor of Excellence

April 27th, 2023

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. The […]

ST Engineering Opens New Aircraft Maintenance Hangar in Pensacola

March 3rd, 2023

New facility is part of expansion plans in the U.S. to better support customers and capture growth opportunities. Pensacola, U.S., 27 February 2023 – ST Engineering today marked a significant milestone in its continued growth and expansion in Pensacola with the official inauguration of a new aircraft maintenance hangar at the Pensacola International Airport, which was attended […]

Florida – A State Synonymous with Space

February 9th, 2023

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 […]