Aireon Expands Fairfax County, Virginia Complex
07/23/2019
The project will increase the square footage of the company’s office space by nearly 150 percent, accommodating approximately 56 new jobs over the next three years.
According to state officials, in collaboration with leading Air Navigation Service Providers around the world, Aireon is revolutionizing the global aviation industry. The company is providing the first-ever, global air traffic surveillance system using a space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) network. Aireon’s technology significantly improves safety, efficiency, predictability, and capacity, all while reducing overall infrastructure costs.
“Aireon chose to remain in Fairfax County and expand its headquarters due to its proximity to downtown Washington, D.C., the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the area’s regional and international airports,” said Aireon Chief Financial Officer Rich Nyren. “Additionally, Fairfax County offers access to world-class public transportation, shops, and restaurants, and attracts an educated workforce from the abundance of globally recognized local universities in the region. We saw this as the perfect location to grow our company and enter the next stage of our operations.”
Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to secure the project for Virginia and will support Aireon’s job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
“Fairfax County has long been an ideal location for businesses that are innovating new technologies and want to be close to policymakers and a talented workforce, and Aireon continues that tradition,” said Catherine W. Riley, interim President & CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. “We are pleased to help Aireon expand as it finds new ways to improve the safety of air travel around the world.”
“Northern Virginia offers the high-tech talent pool that cutting-edge companies need to thrive, and we are proud that Aireon will expand its presence in the region,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball. “From its home in Fairfax County, Aireon will continue to benefit from Northern Virginia’s proximity to national and global markets and the nation’s capital. These assets have enabled the company to cultivate an impressive international customer base, and we are confident that Aireon will continue to thrive in Virginia and abroad.”
“Aireon’s growth in Fairfax County is a strong testament to Northern Virginia’s highly skilled workforce of over four million, which offers a competitive advantage to businesses of all sizes,” said Governor Ralph Northam. “We thank Aireon for reinvesting in the Commonwealth and creating more than 50 new 21st century jobs and are proud to support the company’s expansion through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, which has helped ensure a world-class talent pipeline to growing corporate partners for over half a century.”
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