UTC executives hosted an Alabama team at a meeting Tuesday at the companys Paris Air Show exhibition base. Present were Governor Kay Ivey, Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, Lawson and Baldwin County Commission Chairman Chris Elliott.

Last year, the Charlotte-based company announced a $30 million, 260-job expansion at its aerostructures plant in Foley that will supply jet engine systems to the Airbus A320 Family assembly line in Mobile.

We chose Foley to expand because of its proven track record of performance, our desire to be near a key customer, and the tremendous cooperation weve had from the state, county and the city, he said when the project was announced.

Baldwin Countys other aerospace companies include KLX Aerospace Solutions, Wesco Aircraft Corp., Continental Motors and Segers Aerospace.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT

Elliott said the county offers a host of assets for aerospace companies.

Baldwin County is the fastest growing county in the state of Alabama and 8th fastest-growing MSA in the U.S, so we offer a place where talented people want to live, he said. We have a workforce that is successfully supporting the industry across our region, we also have training assets with Coastal Alabama Community College overseeing the State Aviation and Aerospace College now.

We can offer not only a great place to do business, but we offer aerospace companies a turnkey solution for long-term success and sustainability.

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