Aerospace Brochure
North Carolina, the birthplace of aviation, continues to innovate and propel the aerospace industry to new frontiers.
North Carolina Ranked America's Top State for Business
For the second year in a row, CNBC has named North Carolina America’s Top State for Business. A world-class workforce played a major role in securing the top spot as did a thriving economy and a low cost of living.
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Honda Aircraft Company Will Create 280 Jobs in Major Greensboro Investment
HondaJet will develop and produce a longer-range version of its renowned light aircraft at its Greensboro facilities, creating 280 jobs and investing $55.7 million in Guilford County, bringing its total investment in the state to over $335 million.
Learn MoreAs the birthplace of aviation, North Carolina continues to innovate and support the aerospace industry to reach new frontiers.
40,000
Aerospace & Aviation Workers
#1
Largest Manufacturing Workforce in the Southeast
20%
Growth in Aerospace Industry since 2013
200+
Aerospace Manufacturing Suppliers
Plentiful & Skilled Workforce
With a labor force of 5.3 million, North Carolina is home to over 47,000 engineers. It also hosts the fourth largest active duty and reservist military population in the country, with 1,300 servicemembers exiting active-duty service annually with skillsets in aerospace and aviation.
An Infrastructure That Will Take You Anywhere
Our 200+ aerospace manufacturers are supported by supply chain partners with specialties in machinery, textiles, chemicals, and avionics for aircraft manufacturing. It’s why they purchase over 80% of aircraft parts and products within the region.
It Costs Less to Watch Your Business Soar
In North Carolina, aerospace industry wages are 20% below the national average, state taxes are low, electricity is inexpensive, and aviation gasoline and jet fuel are exempt from state sales tax, meaning you can go further for less.
Flying Above and Ahead
Universities like NC State are spearheading research into UAVs, while industry resources like the NC Advanced Manufacturing Alliance and NextGen Air Transportation Center are also making strides to advance the aerospace and defense sector.
Aerospace Companies in North Carolina
Aerospace By The Numbers
North Carolina's renowned educational institutions, customized training programs, and exceptional infrastructure support the growth of aerospace companies across the state.
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Aerospace Industry Specialization
North Carolina’s aerospace industry is well-diversified, with a robust network of suppliers, manufacturers, and MRO facilities.
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Aerospace Manufacturing Labor Availability
North Carolina’s aerospace workforce offers a variety of skilled labor, from engineers to technical tradesmen.
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Aerospace Talent Pipeline
Our colleges and universities produce a strong supply of engineers and engineering technicians.
Source: UNC Public System, 2022-2023; NC Community Colleges, 2023
North Carolina’s aerospace industry is well-diversified, with a robust network of suppliers, manufacturers, and MRO facilities.
Source: EDPNC Aerospace Database, 2024
North Carolina’s aerospace workforce offers a variety of skilled labor, from engineers to technical tradesmen.
Source: Lightcast, 2024
Our colleges and universities produce a strong supply of engineers and engineering technicians.
Source: UNC Public System, 2022-2023; NC Community Colleges, 2023
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Boom Supersonic Selects North Carolina for its Aircraft Superfactory
GREENSBORO, N.C. – JAN. 27, 2022 – Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest and...
...Boom is confident that [North Carolina] will emerge as the world's supersonic manufacturing hub."
Blake Scholl
CEO of Boom Supersonic
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