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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. Boeing will add hundreds of additional employees to its Mesa operations as it moves some of its internal services from Seattle. After leasing the U.S.

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My Kingdom for a Horse

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We figured incoming production metrics would give us an accurate fix on whether the traditionally dominant aero hubs in Metro Seattle and Wichita are in the process of being usurped by rising contenders in Charleston, SC and Mobile, AL. The airline said Thursday that it may seek compensation from Boeing for the grounding of its two 787s.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Herbert’s economic development effort has been built around six strategically targeted growth clusters, including aerospace/defense, life sciences, IT/software, energy, finance and outdoor products/recreation. The Salt Lake City area is a leading hub for advanced aerospace manufacturing and composites fabrication. Herbert told us. Plains U.S.

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