A decade of airshows, aviation and aerospace growth under Ivey
LONDON, England – This week’s Farnborough International Airshow will be the 10th and last major summer aviation expo for Alabama under Governor Kay Ivey. The state’s delegation on the industry recruitment mission co-led by Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair and Ivey Chief of Staff Liz Filmore is larger this year, reflecting Alabama’s continued growth in aerospace…
Alabama lawmakers will attend Farnborough to tell state’s economic development story
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama delegation attending the Farnborough International Airshow on an industry recruitment mission next week includes a few of the state lawmakers who have been key to passing major economic development bills in recent years. “Alabama is one of the most business-friendly states in the nation and we want to show industries around the…
Alabama higher education’s aviation and aerospace programs, partnerships will be showcased at Farnborough
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Higher education leaders from several prominent Alabama institutions will showcase their programs and ability to partner with the aviation and defense industry at the Farnborough International Airshow. Officials from Auburn University, Southern Union State Community College and the University of Alabama in Huntsville are part of the state delegation, led by the…
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…
HudsonAlpha’s BRIDGES Engine lands major NSF grant to fuel rural innovation in Alabama and Tennessee
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Alabama’s farmland is about to become fertile ground for a new kind of industry. The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, leading a coalition of universities, manufacturers and agricultural partners, has been awarded an initial $15 million — with the potential for up to $160 million over 10 years — through the U.S. National Science…
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,…
Eli Lilly, Space Command and other growth help earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Growth in Alabama’s defense presence and a major pharmaceutical facility announcement helped the state earn a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from the business publication Area Development. The awards are presented annually to states that achieved noteworthy success in job creation and economic impact. For 21 years, the publication has determined winners based on…
Italian auto industry supplier Vulcaflex picks Auburn for first North American facility
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Vulcaflex S.p.A, an Italian manufacturer of synthetic leathers used in the automotive industry, is opening its first U.S. facility in Auburn. The almost $70 million investment will create 130 jobs, company and state officials said. “Alabama is pleased to welcome Vulcaflex to its new North American home in Auburn,” Governor Kay Ivey…
