Aerospace& Aviation
Greater Phoenix is an ideal location for companies that are pioneering the aircraft, components and technologies that are taking travel and defense to new heights.
The Valley of the Sun’s temperate climate affords ample opportunity for flight training and equipment testing. Take a closer look at why industry leaders like Boeing, Honeywell, General Dynamics and Raytheon continue to invest in leveraging Arizona to propel their missions forward.
Helping growth take flight
Workforce Talent
The depth of higher learning programs throughout the state sets it apart from other markets. Arizona boasts more than 40 universities and higher education institutions, including several nationally renowned engineering programs and Embry-Riddle, the world’s preeminent university for aviation and aerospace education.
- Aerospace/Aviation industry in Arizona - 8% growth over past five years
- Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing sector — 200% growth over past five years
- AZSkyTech program established to position state as premier place to test, deploy and
advance unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology and policy
Aerospace/aviation highlights
25,000Jobs
240+Aerospace companies
2,500+Aerospace engineers
SRP
- #1
Top 100 largest public power utilities by generation
- ONE
Of the largest raw water suppliers in Arizona
- 7.4 MILLION+ MWh
In sustainable portfolio
PHOENIX MSA
- #1
Most competitive state in mountain range
- #4
Highest concentration of aerospace manufacturing jobs in the nation
- #7
On PWC’s aerospace manufacturing attractiveness rankings
- 4.9%
Corporate state income tax rate
Aircraft parts and equipment manufacturing sector — 31% growth over past five years.
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