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Florida Governor invests $11+ million in Northwest Florida from Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

Florida Governor Rick Scott invests more than $11 million in six Northwest Florida projects from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The Fund was established by Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature last year to enhance economic development across the state. Funds will be used for public infrastructure improvements and workforce training programs.

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Foley’s UTC plant delivers first ‘neo’ engines to Airbus in Mobile

UTC Aerospace Systems in Foley reports that it has delivered the first two “neo” engine assemblies to the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Mobile, a milestone for both companies.

 

The neo designation stands for “New Engine Option,” meaning next-generation engines with greater fuel efficiency. They’re expected to be increasingly in demand in the future. UTC’s Foley plant already prepares the engine assemblies for Mobile-built jets with conventional engines; in 2017 it dedicated a substantial expansion dedicated to neo engine work.

 

The demand is there: In December, Delta ordered 100 new A321neo jets, and Airbus CEO Tom Enders said most of them would be manufactured in Mobile. Kristi Tucker, director of communications for Airbus Americas, said at the time that the Mobile Final Assembly Line (FAL) was expected to deliver its first neo-powered jet in 2018.

 

UTC Aerospace Systems in Foley reports that it has delivered the first two “neo” engine assemblies to the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Mobile, a milestone for both companies.

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Gov. Ivey grants $2.5 million for aviation college expansion

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced that Enterprise State Community College would get a $2.5 million grant to expand the Alabama Aviation College in Ozark. The money will fund renovation of existing facilities and the purchase of new equipment that will allow the college to offer an advanced composite program. Funds may also be used for other workforce development projects by the facility.

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