Aviation’s First and Next Frontiers: Latest Technologies Emerging in Historic Places
October 13, 2026
Returning Home
It does not take a veteran of the corporate location business to sense the history in the geography of America’s next aviation revolution.
Technologies poised to redefine flight—including supersonic travel, electric propulsion, eVTOL air taxis and blended-wing designs—are advancing in North Carolina and Dayton, Ohio, the two places most closely associated with the birth of powered flight. The Wright brothers developed much of their aviation technology in Dayton before achieving the first successful powered flight at Kitty Ha...
Read More...
Read More...
Related Reading
Governor Edwards, Kopter Dedicate Lafayette Helicopter Assembly Site
March 11, 2019
Swiss firm’s SH09 helicopters to be assembled at Lafayette Regional Airport and result in over 275 new jobs Lafayette, LA — Governor John Bel ...
Read More...
Read More...
Governor Edwards And Kopter CEO Andreas Lowenstein Announce Louisiana Helicopter Facility
March 5, 2019
Assembly of SH09 helicopters in Lafayette to result in more than 275 new direct and indirect jobs LaFayette, LA — Governor John Bel Edwards and ...
Read More...
Read More...
Regional Efforts Bring Weatherly Aircraft Company to Newton, Kansas
January 22, 2019
Newton, KS — Through regional efforts, Harvey County Economic Development and the Greater Wichita Partnership worked with the Kansas Department of C...
Read More...
Read More...
Allegiant Air Expands Operations at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Adding 66 Jobs in Grand Rapids
January 17, 2019
Project will generate private investment of $42.8 million Company adding nonstop service to two new cities Location key to company’s strategic growt...
Read More...
Read More...
Port Authority Approves Three Leases
December 21, 2018
140,700 Square Feet Leased to Two Companies Wilmington, OH — The Clinton County Port Authority (Port Authority) Board of Directors recently appr...
Read More...
Read More...
Northrop Grumman Expands Arizona Operations
December 12, 2018
New 36,000 square foot facility doubles the company’s current production capability Mesa, AZ — Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced ...
Read More...
Read More...
Previously Archived Features
Upcoming Industry Events
TEDC FALL BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE
November 10, 2026 - November 13, 2026
https://texasedc.org/programs/basic-economic-development-courses Date: November 10-13, 2026 The Texas BEDC is offered three times per year. The BEDC will provide the participant with a comprehensive understanding of the keys of successful economic development. For those new to the profession, the BEDC is the first step toward professional certification. The BEDC is accredited by the International Economic Development…
Economic Development News
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 21, 2026
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
October 19, 2026
October 19, 2026