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Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry Taking Flight

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In response to the fast-growing commercial and defense-related demand for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Northern Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (NMUASC) in Alpena. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle; and Aaron Johnson, MEDC Defense Center.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley. From the July/August 2014 issue.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Shreveport Regional Airport. The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. However, defense companies face an uncertain 2013.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Illinois – Strong Demand Lifts Industrial Parks In Wheeling, IL

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Rendering of the new Tin Goose Hangar, which is under construction at Chicago Executive Airport. A review of the available space inventory reveals that Wheeling’s industrial parks continue to experience strong demand from both existing and new businesses. of industrial space. Photo: Morganharbour.com.). By Sharon Clark.

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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS

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There is an express ‘get out of jail free’ provision for Baltimore-Washington International Airport (but not for other civilian or military airports, because they did not know to ask to be exempted?), The Department of Defense has identified 15 bases in Maryland “known to have releases of PFAS.”

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Embraer Breaks Ground Facility In Melbourne, FL

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Aerospace And Defense Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Business Clusters/Corridors Daily News Featured Post Florida Online Features U.S. Embraer Breaks Ground Facility In Melbourne, FL appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Islip, NY: Long Island’s Corridor Of Growth

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Islip has a bustling airport, a busy foreign trade zone next door and an attractive location in the middle of Long Island’s largest industrial corridor. Read: Islip, NY: Long Island’s Corridor Of Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.