Mayor Sandy Stimpson reflects on Airbus, economic momentum and his final Paris Air Show
PARIS — As he walks the floor of the 2025 Paris Air Show, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson isn’t just attending another industry event — he’s closing a remarkable chapter in the city’s global aerospace journey. This year marks his final European air show as mayor, and it comes at a moment of both pride and…
LIVE: Alabama team wraps Day 2 of the 2025 Paris Air Show with optimism
Updated at 6 PM Paris time. The Alabama team completed up Day 2 of the 2025 Paris Air Show after engaging in a heavy meeting schedule, with appointments and impromptu meetings numbering over 20, leaving the team encouraged and optimistic about the mission. “International aerospace companies continue to choose Alabama because we offer a business…
LIVE: Alabama team targets growth opportunities at Paris Air Show
Updated at 7 PM Paris time. PARIS — We’re ready to wrap up Day 1 at the 2025 Paris Air Show. After a full day of scheduled appointments and impromptu meetings at the 2025 Paris Air Show, Alabama’s team is encouraged that the talks advanced relationships with aerospace companies and could pay off with future growth…
Alabama team at Paris Air Show showcases aerospace advantages
Alabama has earned a reputation as a powerhouse in aerospace, aviation, and defense — and that reputation continues to grow. At the 2025 Paris Air Show, an Alabama team is showcasing not only the world-class companies operating in the state but also the deep-rooted assets that make it a prime destination for global investment in…
‘Made in Alabama’ presence strong at Paris Air Show with industry leaders
PARIS — At the world’s most prestigious aerospace event, two Alabama companies are taking center stage to showcase their expertise and expand their global reach. SEA Wire and Cable and Alabama Aerospace are representing the state at the “Made in Alabama” booth within the U.S. Pavilion at the 2025 Paris Air Show. Both firms bring advanced technical capabilities,…
Alabama’s aerospace growth story takes off at the 2025 Paris Air Show
Alabama’s aerospace and defense industry’s momentum continues to build with a raft of new investment projects, advancing operations across the state that develop leading products and innovative technologies for markets around the world. Over the past five years, new aerospace investment in Alabama topped $1.5 billion with growth projects from companies including Airbus, United Launch…
Alabama bioscience team heads to Boston for 2025 BIO International Convention
The Alabama Department of Commerce is leading a delegation of the state’s bioscience companies and industry advocates to Boston for the 2025 BIO International Convention, the world’s largest event for the life sciences sector. David Sides, International Project Manager at the Alabama Department of Commerce, is joining representatives from innovative Alabama-based bioscience firms as well as…
Firms launch $33 million project to build aviation facility at Pryor Field
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Alabama — Aleut Real Estate LLC (ARE) this week celebrated he official groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art hangar facility at Pryor Field Regional Airport in Limestone County, an event marked the beginning of a $32.7 project in aviation infrastructure. The hangar, which will focus on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations for commercial…
SEEDS grant fuels development of 125-acre industrial site in Opelika
OPELIKA, Alabama — The Opelika Industrial Development Authority has been awarded a SEEDS grant, part of Governor Kay Ivey’s initiative to enhance industrial site readiness across Alabama. The funding is included in the $23.5 million in SEEDS grants allocated by the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) to boost economic growth and attract new businesses to the state. “This SEEDS grant…
NEAR Megasite receives additional $3.3 million in SEEDS funding
ETOWAH COUNTY, Alabama — The Etowah County Commission was awarded a second SEEDS grant to support critical water and sewer infrastructure at the NEAR Megasite, marking another significant investment from the State of Alabama toward the county’s economic development efforts. This new funding, provided by the Alabama State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) through the state’s…
