Alabama community leaders will travel to Farnborough for more ‘Made in Alabama’ opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – For officials from Dothan, the Farnborough International Airshow is an opportunity to tell aviation and defense companies from around the globe what the south Alabama city can offer them. That includes proximity to the Army’s Fort Rucker and its growing hub for unmanned aircraft training and testing; a regional airport with about…
Farnborough an opportunity for growth for Alabama aviation, tech companies
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Five Alabama aerospace, AI and defense companies will be part of their industries’ premier exhibition next week at the Farnborough International Airshow. The companies will be on site as part of the Alabama Department of Commerce’s industry recruitment and trade mission. “International trade shows like the Farnborough and the Paris Air Shows…
To help launch STEM careers around the globe, Endeavour Scholarship sends students to Space Camp in Alabama
This month’s Farnborough International Airshow near London will showcase the latest and biggest global advancements and innovations in aerospace technology. Recognizing the global need for more young people in the science and engineering sectors that drive that innovation, the week-long expo will also include the awarding of scholarships to attend the U.S. Space &…
Alabama Department of Commerce to lead industry recruitment delegation at Farnborough International Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama Department of Commerce will put on display many of the state’s best economic development assets at the Farnborough International Airshow next week. The biennial expo is one of the world’s premier aerospace and defense sector trade events and past shows have led to major investment announcements for the state. This year’s delegation,…
‘Masters of the Air’ creators highlight Maxwell’s strategic role in WWII
When the creators of “Masters of the Air” were wrapping up the epic television series depicting the exploits of American B-17 crews over European skies during World War II, they made a trek to Alabama to make sure they nailed the story. Documentarian and producer for Playtone Productions, Kirk Saduski, and screenwriter John Orloff came…
Alabama team uncovers potential growth projects at Farnborough Airshow
LONDON — Alabama’s business recruitment team completed its mission to the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow with its sights set on over a half-dozen growth project opportunities and fresh insights into the trends shaping the future of aerospace, aviation and defense. While in London and at the Farnborough exhibition venue, the Alabama working team engaged in…
Alabama students bring invention, ingenuity to aerospace industry
Universities across Alabama have become hubs of aerospace innovation, with student and faculty projects that offer promising contributions for the global industry. The latest crop of this work involves plum NASA grants, deep dives into weather system data, space craft development and competitions on the national stage. “The spirit of ingenuity is abundant on Alabama’s…
Alabama students target international rocketry crown at Farnborough
A team of high school students from Alabama will compete for global honors in rocket building at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow. The students from Tharptown High School in Russellville won the American Rocketry Challenge in May, topping 922 teams in the overall competition and the top 100 that faced off in the national finals…
Aviation training takes off in rural communities with historic ties to flight
After attracting nearly $6 billion in new investment since 2020, Alabama’s rural counties are becoming a go-to location for companies involved in activities that include solar panel manufacturing, aluminum auto parts and graphite processing. And don’t forget flight training. In fact, two rural Alabama communities are hosting new aviation academies. As part of a project…
Huntsville operations support Boeing’s critical defense missions
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Boeing helped build the foundation of Alabama’s aerospace industry and continues to advance its operations in the state. In the past year, the company marked several milestones in its missile defense programs and also celebrated a university partnership that is shaping the next-generation workforce. In November, Boeing broke ground on an expansion…
