
This article was published by Area Development on November 12, 2024.
The St. Louis region is experiencing a surge in aerospace activity, driven by more than $5 billion in investments across its busiest airports and top aerospace manufacturers and aerospace service companies. The formation of a new St. Louis Regional Aerospace and Aviation Task Force is aimed at capitalizing on this growth, ensuring that the region not only attracts but also sustains long-term investments, job creation, and workforce development.
Key players like Boeing, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., and West Star Aviation are expanding their presence in the region, prompting the need for coordinated efforts to support the industry.
According to Mary Lamie, Executive Vice President of Multi Modal Enterprises for Bi-State Development, the task force will serve as a unifying body to support these investments, which are projected to create approximately 1,000 new jobs and strengthen the region’s standing as a leading aerospace hub.
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