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Aerospace Industry in Alabama

There are over 330 aerospace companies in Alabama today. These companies do work in space and defense, aviation, and maintenance, refurbishment and overhaul (MRO).

Following are a few fast facts about Alabama’s dynamic aerospace industry:
  • Alabama received over $8.5 billion in Department of Defense Prime Contracts - FY 2008.
  • Marshall Space Flight Center generated more than $1 billion in economic impact for Alabama in FY 2008
  • Aeropace equipment and parts exports were valued at over $584 million in 2008.


    • For a closer look at Alabama's aerospace industry, please open the document below.
    pdfAlabama's Aerospace Industry