An airplane being built for the aerospace and aviation industry. Information panels (could be used for all if necessary): A young professional in the aerospace and aviation industry working on the wing of a plane.
An airplane being built for the aerospace and aviation industry. Information panels (could be used for all if necessary): A young professional in the aerospace and aviation industry working on the wing of a plane.

Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing

Greater Phoenix is an ideal location for companies pioneering the aircraft, components and technology that take travel and defense to new heights.

A state where innovation takes flight

Many of the largest aerospace and defense (A&D) companies in the world have operations in Greater Phoenix. Industry giants like Boeing, Honeywell, General Dynamics and Raytheon call Arizona home, leveraging the state’s land, infrastructure and personnel assets to propel their missions forward.

Perfect conditions for lift-off

The Valley of the Sun's temperate climate affords ample opportunity for flight training and equipment testing. For businesses in the defense space, collaboration opportunities exist with the close proximity of several U.S. Department of Defense installations, including Luke Air Force Base and Goldwater Air National Guard Base.

Arizona ranks first in the nation for concentration of guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, second for employment in those sectors, and in the top five for aerospace and defense manufacturing employment.*

*Source: Arizona State University NewsOpen new site.

Aerospace and Aviation Industry Highlights

Greater Phoenix is a well-established industry hub of worldwide leaders in the aerospace and defense sector.

21,900+

Aerospace and aviation jobs

Arizona has the 4th-highest concentration of aerospace manufacturing jobs in the nation, according to Chandler Economic Development.

The state is home to Embry-Riddle, the world's preeminent university for aviation and aerospace education.

40

Universities and higher education institutions

The region's A&D sector is one of the largest in the nation.

380+

Aerospace/aviation manufacturing companies

1,250+

companies

Arizona companies in the aerospace and defense supply chain, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority.

 

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#4

Top 100 largest public power utilities by generation

ONE

Of the largest raw water suppliers in Arizona

7.4 M+ MWh

Sustainable portfolio

Expand your business in Phoenix MSA

4.9%

Corporate state income tax rate

10%

Historical population growth (2015-2020)

5.1 Million

Population of Phoenix MSA

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