aerospace

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is traveling to Paris for the Air Show there in search of more aerospace jobs for the state of Alabama, particulary Airbus suppliers. Traveling with Gov. Bentley is Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield and the Commerce Department’s Assistant Director of Business Development Bob … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield (R) are in Germany working to bring more aviation jobs to the state of Alabama. On Wednesday, Gov. Bentley addressed the Aviation Forum 2012 in Hamburg as part of their continued effort to recruit more aerospace jobs … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Jo Bonner, (R) from Mobile announced in a written statement that he is part of a delegation of Alabama and Gulf Coast leaders in London seeking “thousands of anticipated aviation supplier jobs that are expected to follow Airbus to our region over the next three years.” Rep. Bonner … Continued

Staff Report Facility is Key Part of Governor’s Strategic Plan to Strengthen Alabama’s Economy MOBILE – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday joined with Airbus executives, economic development leaders, and other officials in formally announcing that Airbus has chosen Alabama as the site of its first U.S.-based production facility. The facility at the Brookley Aeroplex in … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This is part three in our series covering Alabama Aircraft Industries (AAI)/formerly PEMCO) landmark $100 million lawsuit against The Boeing Company. AAI alleges that Boeing used bid rigging, politics, and violated trade secrets to drive an Alabama competitor, AAI, out of business.  Last week we discussed how Boeing allegedly … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This is the second part of our series on how The Boeing Company allegedly used bid rigging, politics, and violated trade secrets to drive an Alabama competitor (Alabama Aircraft Industries/formerly PEMCO) out of business. Last week we discussed how Hayes Aircraft, later Precision Standard, then PEMCO, and finally Alabama … Continued