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…
Southwire to expand Florence manufacturing campus, add 120 jobs
FLORENCE, Alabama — As part of ongoing modernization efforts, Southwire, one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, announced plans today for an expansion of its manufacturing campus in Florence that is expected to increase production capacity by 30% and create approximately 120 jobs. “At Southwire, we’re making a multi-year investment of more than…
Premier Tech opens $33 million U.S. headquarters, tech hub in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Canada-based Premier Tech on Tuesday officially commissioned a new state-of-the-art U.S. headquarters for its Systems and Automation business group in Montgomery, culminating a $33 million investment project. The 167,000-square-foot Alabama facility will become Premier Tech’s new solution hub for its American clients, allowing for increased reaction time and an enhanced customer experience. Premier Tech’s Systems…
Walmart plans $350 million in high-tech upgrades at Alabama distribution hub
CULLMAN, Alabama — Retail giant Walmart announced plans today to invest $350 million to add high-tech robotics and automation technologies to its regional distribution center in Cullman. The investment will improve the hub’s productivity, enabling it to double shipments and keep the shelves stocked at the Walmart stores it serves. It will also serve to…
Mexican airline takes delivery of Airbus jet in milestone for Alabama facility
MOBILE, Alabama — Airbus said today that Mexico’s ultra-low-cost airline Volaris has taken delivery of an A320neo from Airbus’ U.S.-based production facility in Alabama, marking the first time a non-U.S. airline to take delivery of an aircraft produced at the site. With this aircraft, Volaris — Latin America’s largest A320neo Family operator — will expand…
VT MAE adding 200 workers at Mobile aircraft overhaul facility
MOBILE, Alabama — VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. plans to add 200 jobs as it equips its Mobile facility to convert and modify Airbus A320 Family passenger jets as cargo aircraft, providing another boost to the region’s aerospace/aviation sector. “This expansion project builds on Mobile’s soaring success in the aerospace industry, further solidifying our position as…
