EADS launches new bid for tanker in Mobile

EADS on Monday opened a new chapter in its epic pursuit of the U.S. Air Force tanker contract, launching its latest bid with red, white and blue balloons, confetti and plenty of bold predictions…[Read More]

Alabama Governor Hopes to Land Hundreds of Aerospace Jobs

Riley said Tuesday he will lead an Alabama delegation to the Farnborough International Air Show outside London next week, and the agreement could be signed during the…[Read More]

GE Aviation Expanding Operations in Batesville Mississippi

Governor Haley Barbour announced today that GE Aviation is expanding its operation in Batesville. The company’s Batesville plant produces composite components for the GEnx jet engine. The GEnx engine is the world’s only jet engine with composite fan blades, composite fan platforms and a composite fan … [Read More]

Florida lawmakers tout Northwest Florida as aerospace, aviation center

U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson and George LeMieux said today the Northwest Florida region is destined to become a world-class home for new aviation and aerospace … [Read More]