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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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From the July/August 2014 issue. 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.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 FTZs jumped 24.8

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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths

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From the March/April 2014 issue. Business will be able to locate in these special university economic zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years, with no income tax, business or corporate state and local taxes, no sales tax, no property tax, no franchise fees, and in many cases, no income tax for employees.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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From the July/August 2014 issue. Projections show that even just a 15 percent increase in 2014 could generate an additional 1,725 jobs and infuse another $10 million into Illinois’ economy.”. In addition, Decatur has an airport with a Class I Instrument Landing System and runways of 8,400 feet capable of supporting wide-body aircraft.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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From the July/August 2014 issue. Three international airports, three major seaports, seven executive airports, and 40 colleges and universities as well as 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of waterways, 40 golf courses, and average yearly temperatures of 82°F are only some of the reasons to relocate to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area.

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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

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From the May/June 2014 issue. In 2014, aviation-related commodities made up over $43 billion of exports through Washington. 15 minutes to Paine Field Airport and air cargo facilities. 45 minutes to Sea-Tac International Airport. Far West Washington BF-May/June-2014 Boeing Everett Pacific County Snohomish County'

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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While the national average of per-capita income going to taxes is 9.9 In addition, Arizona’s taxes on property, gas and personal income remain low compared to the rest of the country. Air Force Research Laboratory for several years, the City purchased the facility in 2014, renamed it, and retained its high security protocols.

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