Aerospace
Project Announcements
Envoy Air Expands Little Rock, Arkansas, Operations
Textron Systems Expands St. Tammany-Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Operations
L3Harris Technologies Expands Orange County, Virginia, Production Operations
Karman Space & Defense Plans Salt Lake County, Utah, Manufacturing Operations
Tidal Flight Expands Chesapeake, Virginia, Hangar Operations
Blue Sky Innovators Expands Fairfax County, Virginia, Operations
Umbra Plans Reston, Virginia, Engineering-Production Operations
General Atomics Expands Shannon, Mississippi, Production Operations
AeroVironment Expands Albuquerque, New Mexico, Manufacturing Operations
Pratt & Whitney Expands Columbus, Georgia, Production Operations
Italy-Based Avio S.p.A Plans Hurt, Virginia, Manufacturing Operations
Prometheus Energetics Plans Bloomfield, Indiana, Munitions Production Operations
Firehawk Aerospace Plans Crawford, Mississippi, Rocket System Production Operations
GRVTY Plans Tysons, Virginia, Headquarters Operations
Recent Features
Dayton, Ohio Poised to Build “Doomsday” Planes
Dayton, Ohio has long been recognized as the birthplace of aviation, and it is once again proving its strategic importance to the aerospace industry.
St. Louis Aerospace Sector Takes Flight with $5 Billion in Investments and New Task Force
Mound City emerges as a hub for aerospace investments and jobs.
Reaching for the Stars: Space Industry Creating Opportunities Across the Country
Opportunities Expand Nationwide, Creating a New Era of Economic and Job Growth Across the U.S.
Emerging Markets in Aerospace: Navigating Federal Funding and Strategic Expansion
Strategic federal funding shifts are creating new growth opportunities in the aerospace sector. Here's how companies can navigate real estate choices, talent acquisition, and supply chain management to stay competitive.
Burns & McDonnell’s Role in Intuitive Machines' Lunar Production and Operations Center
The partnership highlights how collaboration and visionary facility design are reshaping the future of space exploration.
The War on Talent in Aerospace: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining a Skilled Workforce
Effective talent management is essential in today's aerospace and defense industry. By focusing on competitive compensation, modern facilities, and professional development, companies can secure the skilled workforce needed to thrive.
Reviewing the Turbulent Ride, as Aerospace Looks Optimistically Ahead
As aerospace companies continue to rebound and evolve, they need to establish their unique goals in order to make an informed and data-driven location decision.
Diversifying Aerospace: Promoting Women in STEM
Promoting initiatives to educate young people on STEM opportunities, while closing the gender gap, will spur the growth of the U.S. aerospace/aviation sector.
The Top Investment Location Prospects for Aerospace Manufacturing
Which are the most promising states and countries for aerospace production in a rapidly evolving sector-wide landscape?
The Dawn of the Trillion-Dollar Space Economy
The building and servicing of rockets and satellites, security of satellite data, space tourism, and more provide the potential for massive industry expansion.
Manufacturing’s Last “KISS”
Although those in the aerospace and other industries once believed that the simplest solution to a production problem was undoubtedly the optimal one, it often creates inefficiency in design and production that makes for a competitive disadvantage in today’s global marketplace.
U.S. Space Race Propels the Nation to New Heights
Activities involving the development, production, and use of space technologies are spread across the United States.
Preparing for Launch of an Aerospace Business
Aerospace startups, even more so than other companies, benefit from a holistic approach to planning and site selection.
A Guide to Aerospace Investment Decisions
Where should aerospace focus production during a prolonged recovery — and for the long haul?
Regional Report: Manufacturing Drives Growth in the Southern States
Big-picture data provides evidence of a regional economy on the rise, with manufacturing as the centerpiece of its growth.
Revitalized Cities: Which Locations Have Outperformed and Why?
Many locations that saw economic contractions have been able to revitalize themselves by instituting pro-business policies, developing innovative workforces, and drawing the right industry mix — sprinkled with a little bit of luck!
Regional Report: Positive Signs for the Mississippi Economy
Businesses in Mississippi benefit from customized training programs and enhanced incentives, as well as the state’s investments in infrastructure.
Where to Invest in the Booming Aerospace Manufacturing Industry
The U.S. remains top-ranked globally for aerospace attractiveness, but companies must consider labor, infrastructure, and tax policy among other factors when deciding where to locate their next U.S. facility.
Controlling Conditions in Aerospace Manufacturing Facilities
Modern aerospace facilities have special interior environmental requirements in order to support the manufacture of cutting-edge technology and products.
Regional Report: Building Economic Momentum in Oklahoma
Oklahoma seeks to capitalize on recent growth by continuing to diversify its economy, upgrading its educational system, and strengthening its brand.
Location Notebook: Indiana Is Making Global Connections
Both domestic and foreign advanced technology and other firms are investing in Indiana, a state with a well-prepared workforce and lifestyle initiatives to attract younger workers.
UAVs Provide Construction Industry With Clearer Sight Line
As companies increasingly use drones to monitor progress on construction projects, the FAA is easing restrictions that are currently limiting their use.
Designing the Aircraft Manufacturing Facility
Everything about an aircraft manufacturing and assembly building must be driven by the manufacturing process.
Challenges Facing the International Project Manager of an FDI project
An interview with Franck Mouriaux, chief engineer at RUAG Schweiz and project manager at RUAG Space in Florida, helps shed light on the process and challenges a foreign company faces when setting up a facility in the U.S.
Contributed Content
Speed to Site: How Ohio Is Removing Barriers to Major Investments
JobsOhio’s SiteOhio program is designed to give companies certainty on timelines, infrastructure, and due diligence before a project even begins.
Contributed Content
Tennessee’s Aerospace & Defense Sector Is Scaling with Precision
From advanced testing infrastructure at Arnold Air Force Base to new manufacturing expansions in Morristown and Murfreesboro, Tennessee is aligning workforce, research and site readiness to support the next generation of aerospace and defense investment.
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Orlando International Airport: A Gateway for Growth
As global supply chains grow more complex, Orlando International Airport demonstrates how proactive governance and land availability can enable agile, scalable business expansion.
Reclaiming the Launchpad
How Mississippi is turning a federal legacy into a commercial space hub.
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Ohio’s Dynamic Approach to Economic Development Empowers Inclusive Prosperity
Ohio’s big cities and small towns thrive with a mix of economic development initiatives that drive momentum.
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Home Sweet Home: Mississippi’s Business Climate Makes It Hard to Leave
Its network of transportation options, low tax rates, workforce pipeline, and government support are among the reasons companies in the aerospace, auto, and other sectors choose to expand in Mississippi.
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Aerospace / Defense Is Flying High in Michigan
Collaboration between businesses, state government, DOD leaders, and others is continuing to advance the A&D sector in Michigan.
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Mississippi’s Aerospace and Defense Industry Continues to Soar
The state’s specialized infrastructure, talent, and outstanding academic institutions are continuing to draw companies in the aerospace sector.
2021 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Project of the Year: Northrop Grumman Growing Jobs, Investment in Utah
Through a $380 million investment to expand its Weber County operations, Northrop Grumman will create jobs around Hill Air Force Base for generations to come.
Hot Jobs: Growing Industrial Sectors
Although the number of jobs lost during the Great Recession have been regained, not all regions or industry sectors have experienced the same recovery.
Aerospace and Defense Investment Projects Take the Long View
Von Hatley, Managing Director at Jones Walker Consulting, spoke with Area Development about the state of site selection and strategic planning within the aerospace and defense industry after his presentation at our Miami Consultants Forum on the same subject.
Contributed Content
How Innovation and Tourism Work Side By Side in Orlando
The success of Orlando’s theme park industry and cross-disciplinary technology innovation have led to the region becoming a leading destination for high-tech companies.
