The state of Georgia has placed a large focus on recruiting aerospace
investment. The Peach State already hosts more than 500
industry-related companies employing more than 85,000 workers,
according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
State officials there are wondering what's next for them as other states in the Southeast see
the potential benefits of investment by the aerospace industry, which
often brings both high-paying jobs and multi-million dollar facilities.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley recently announced Airbus' planned construction of the $600
million aircraft manufacturing and service facility in Mobile, Ala.
The Airbus facility at the Brookley Aeroplex in
Mobile will be the company’s first U.S.-based production facility and is
expected to create up to 1,000 jobs when it reaches full capacity,
according to the Alabama Department of Commerce.
To secure the Airbus deal the state provided incentives valued at more than $158 million over
the next five years from local and state development agencies as well as
the Mobile Airport Authority. Airbus will also be receiving services valued at more than $51 million over a several-year period through the Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT)
program. More here.
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