Aerospace and Aviation

The aerospace and aviation industry includes the production of aircraft, engines, and components for both commercial and military, as well as guided missiles, space vehicles, search detection and navigation equipment.

NIAR in Wichita, KS

Research Centers Expand in Wichita
Metro Wichita, KS
NIAR and CIBOR support Wichita's aerospace industry through research and development.
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New Aviation Training Center Prepares Wichita's Future Workforce
Metro Wichita, KS

Air Capital of the World isn't just a ceremonial title for Wichita. The aviation industry employs more than 40,000 people throughout Kansas, and more than 140,000 additional jobs are supported directly or indirectly by the aviation industry.

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The National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita, KS

National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita, KS
Metro Wichita, KS

If all the airplanes flown by the airlines, the military, businesses and individuals had a sticker saying where they were built, it probably would say “Made in Wichita.”

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Spirit AeroSystems Composite Manufacturing in Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS Aviation Industry Flying With Innovation
Metro Wichita, KS

No matter where you are in the United States or around the world, there is a good chance the airplanes you see flying overhead were made in Wichita, the home of famous aviation names such as Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Bombardier Learjet.

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Airports Carry on Northeast North Carolina's Aviation Heritage
North Carolina's Northeast Region
Northeast North Carolina's deep roots in aviation history continue to grow, and many local airports are carving out their own place in the region's impressive flight history.
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JR Custom Metal Products in Wichita, Kansas

Aviation Industry Soaring in Wichita
Metro Wichita, KS
The aviation and aerospace industries are thriving in Wichita, with major expansions planned and support for job training and research.
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ATI Allvac in Charlotte, NC

Defense Spending Offers Charlotte Region Opportunity for Economic Growth
Charlotte USA Economic Development Guide
The defense industry is a big focus for economic development officials in Charlotte, who have brought millions of extra dollars into the region by helping connect businesses with opportunities.
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Boeing's 787 Dreamliner

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Gives Lift to South Carolina
South Carolina
The future is confidently taking flight in North Charleston, where thousands of Boeing South Carolina teammates are assembling the 787 Dreamliner, positioning the company to succeed in the competitive global market and cementing the state’s reputation as a center for the aerospace industry.
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