As the aerospace industry continues to boom in Georgia, local suppliers are looking for new ways to get at the table with major aerospace manufacturers.
In the competitive arena of aerospace and defense, Georgia has firmly established itself as a leader in innovation and economic growth. As the fifth-largest aerospace exporter in the U.S., with exports totaling $11.1 billion in 2023, the state is a key player on the global stage. According to PwC,… Read More
Aerospace has long been established as one of the state's top industries. We boast the world's busiest airport; our 500 aerospace companies employ 85,000; and we bring in $7.8 billion dollars in international aircraft exports. But this year, Georgia has soared to new heights in aerospace with the… Read More
The global aerospace industry continues steady growth with the US continuing to the lead the way in international aerospace exports. While defense budgets are relative flat, the commercial aviation market continues to grow, fueled by steady growth in airline traffic and increased demand for service… Read More
ATLANTA. November 13, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue will lead a 37-member Georgia delegation to the Dubai Airshow from Sunday, Nov. 15, through Tuesday, Nov. 17, to seek opportunities to grow Georgia's aerospace sector, one of the state's strategic industries. The Governor… Read More
ATLANTA, November 9, 2011 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Generation Orbit Launch Services, Inc. will locate its headquarters and design facilities in Atlanta. Generation Orbit is a commercial aerospace company that uses domestic and… Read More
Public and private universities play a pivotal role in the sustainability and innovation of aerospace technology. Aerospace engineering students receive training in specialized fields, including thermodynamics, aerodynamics, flight software systems, statics and more.
Robust educational and… Read More
ATLANTA, August 22, 2011 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Firth Rixson Forgings LLC, a subsidiary of U.K.-based Firth Rixson Limited, will expand its forged metal operation in Midway as a result of increased business. The company anticipates creating 75 to 100 new jobs,… Read More
ATLANTA – August 5, 2024 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), in cooperation with Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority (DCEDA), today announced that the Eastman Aerospace Park has earned a “Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development” (GRAD) certification… Read More
