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Airbus Alabama ‘double milestone’ as Spirit claims its first aircraft
MOBILE, Alabama – An A321 wearing the bright yellow of Spirit Airlines was delivered to Spirit employees today during a ceremony that marked a “double milestone” for the Airbus Alabama operation. The aircraft was the 10th produced at Airbus’ manufacturing facility in Mobile and the first delivered to Florida-based Spirit Airlines, a major customer. Spirit…
Austal Alabama shipyard to build 2 additional Navy transports
MOBILE, Alabama — Austal USA announced today that the U.S. Navy has awarded it a $326 million contract for two additional Alabama-built Expeditionary Fast Transport ships (EPF), versatile, high-speed craft capable of conducting many missions. The new contract supplements the 2008 EPF 10-ship agreement between the Navy and Austal. The new pact adds an 11th…
Alabama leaders seek to strengthen bonds at SEUS Japan 39
Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield will join Alabama business leaders in a delegation representing the state in Japan next week at a high-level forum that aims to strengthen cultural and economic ties. More than 30 Alabama government officials, economic development professionals and others who work in finance, manufacturing, medical technology and tourism will attend the 39th…
3 Prattville industrial parks certified AT&T Fiber Ready
Telecommunications giant AT&T said three industrial parts in fast-growing Prattville have been certified “Fiber Ready,” meaning they’re prepared to meet the needs of businesses needing high-speed data access. The designation positions South Industrial Park, Legends Park at HomePlace and Interstate Business Park for growth by showcasing their fiber infrastructure and high-speed communication capabilities, officials said…
Consultants rank Alabama among top business-friendly states
Site selection consultants surveyed by national publication Area Development rank Alabama among the top states for business, pointing to strong workforce development programs, a competitive labor environment, and other pro-business factors. Alabama ranks No. 6 overall in Area Development’s 2016 “Top States for Doing Business” analysis, continuing a long streak near the top of the…
Wiregrass regional job fair to be held at Dothan Civic Center
DOTHAN, Alabama – More than 80 employers are scheduled to participate in a regional job fair from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Dothan Civic Center. The hiring event is free and open to everyone. The Wiregrass job fair is being hosted by the Alabama Career Center System in partnership with…
Alabama firms seek foothold with Latin America trade mission
Latin America is the latest target for Alabama trade leaders seeking growth markets for state businesses. Representatives of a dozen companies are participating in a trade mission this week that started Sunday in Mexico and continues Wednesday in Chile. It’s being held in conjunction with the U.S. Commercial Service’s Trade Winds program, which includes regional…
LABOR DAY: Alabama jobs rising in manufacturing, bioscience fields
With three busy vehicle assembly factories, a major engine plant and a vast supplier network that stretches across the state, it’s no surprise that a large part of Alabama’s recent job growth has been driven by the auto industry. The state’s durable goods manufacturing sector has grown by nearly 26,000 jobs over the past five…
Alabama-made Atlas V rockets to lift NASA to asteroid, Mars
Alabama-made Atlas V rockets will launch a NASA spacecraft on a dramatic mission to rendezvous with an asteroid and later send Mars 2020, the space agency’s next-generation robotic rover, to the Red Planet. First up is the lift-off of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, scheduled for Sept. 8 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The United…
Alabama auto industry adds jobs, investment in communities big and small
Alabama’s auto industry continues to power new investment and jobs across the state. Over the past year, auto suppliers have announced new facilities and expansions worth at least $924 million and more than 2,500 new jobs in activities ranging from precision machining to engineering. Among the companies growing in Alabama is Lear Operations Corp., which…