Alabama team at Paris Air Show seeks to amplify aerospace investment
PARIS — The rich history of Alabama’s aerospace industry stretches back to when the Wright Brothers established their first civilian flight school in Montgomery in 1910. Alabama later became the cradle of the nation’s fledgling rocket program and spearheaded development of the mighty Saturn V that took American astronauts to the Moon. But it’s the…
Alabama team prepares to kick off 2023 Paris Air Show mission
PARIS — On the eve of the Paris Air Show, Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield today urged a group of Alabama economic specialists to capitalize on opportunities to grow the state’s aerospace sector by advancing relationships that can spark new industry investment and jobs. Secretary Canfield addressed the Alabama delegation at this year’s most important aerospace…
Paris Air Show panel to spotlight Alabama aerospace workforce development
Leading Alabama educators will discuss the state’s extensive aerospace workforce development resources during a panel discussion at next week’s 2023 Paris Air Show, the industry’s premier trade event this year. The panel discussion, titled “Made in Alabama: Tapping into the Aerospace Workforce Pipeline” will be held at The Forum space within the U.S. Pavilion at…
Aerospace in Alabama pushes the limits toward new frontiers
In Alabama’s aerospace industry, big ideas blast off and hurl into the heavens as powerful rockets on voyages of discovery, carrying the DNA of the mighty Saturn V. There are visions of next-generation lunar rovers, new launch systems being born and novel technologies emerging. And that’s just part of the story. Alabama’s growing aerospace sector…
Commerce Sec. Canfield to lead Alabama mission to 2023 Paris Air Show
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield is leading a group of economic development specialists from across Alabama at next week’s 2023 Paris Air Show as part of a strategic effort to accelerate growth in the state’s important aerospace and defense sector. Secretary Canfield said the Paris Air Show represents a prime opportunity for the…
Delta connection: Auburn University teams with airline to train future pilots
A strategic partnership between Auburn University and Delta Air Lines aims to inspire and train the next generation of pilots and aviation industry professionals. The company and university recently dedicated the Delta Air Lines Aviation Education Building, a 23,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility designed exclusively for aviation education. It features classrooms enhanced with advanced technology, debriefing rooms…
Alabama aerospace exports surge as industry growth gains pace
Exports of Alabama-made aerospace products and parts increased in markets around the world last year, as the industry continued to invest in the state. The growth comes amid strategic efforts to expand Alabama’s aerospace presence. The total value of the shipments, which went to 97 countries, rose to $2.4 billion, a 28 percent increase from…
Alabama team uncovers potential projects at 2019 Paris Air Show
PARIS – Alabama’s business recruitment team wrapped up its efforts at the 2019 Paris Air Show today, after engaging in around 20 appointments with high-ranking aerospace executives, along with many informal encounters with industry officials. Over three days at Paris’ Le Bourget airfield, the Alabama aerospace recruitment effort uncovered seven potential projects and advanced the recruitment…
4 ways Alabama universities are driving aerospace advances
Innovative research that is guiding the future of the global aerospace industry is happening in university laboratories and classrooms across Alabama. Space exploration, rocket engines and deep space outposts are just a few of the topics currently being studied by instructors and students in projects supported by government agencies, private companies and other stakeholders in…
At Paris Air Show, Deloitte gives major gift to advance Alabama Cyber School
PARIS — Deloitte presented a $100,000 gift to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering Foundation today in a ceremony at the 2019 Paris Air Show. The donation is a combination of a financial contribution as well as in-kind support. This donation is intended to promote and advance the state magnet school, which opens in…
