AviationNews – Airbus has formally opened its second A320-family final assembly line (FAL) at its manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama, a critical expansion designed to dramatically increase production capacity and address the aerospace giant’s massive global aircraft backlog. The new assembly line was inaugurated on October 13, 2025, adding significant manufacturing and logistics space at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley.

PARIS — We’re ready to kick off Day 2 of the Alabama team’s mission to the 2025 Paris Air Show, the aerospace industry’s heavyweight trade event this year. After gathering this morning at the “Made in Alabama” booth, the state team led by Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, is looking at another […]

PARIS — At the world’s most prestigious aerospace event, two Alabama companies are taking center stage to showcase their expertise and expand their global reach. SEA Wire and Cable and Alabama Aerospace are representing the state at the “Made in Alabama” booth within the U.S. Pavilion at the 2025 Paris Air Show. Both firms bring advanced technical capabilities, […]

What started as a proud moment for one Alabama family has turned into a wave of statewide pride – and some unexpected national buzz.

What started as a proud moment for one Alabama family has turned into a wave of statewide pride — and some unexpected national buzz. Last week, Lauren Rowland of the Alabama Department of Commerce visited “The Today Show” set in New York City with her family, proudly wearing the department’s signature “Made in Alabama” ball […]

Everything sold in Prattville's Everything Alabama gift shop has one thing in common -- it's all made in our state.

When Alabama lands a new manufacturer, there is an $85 million state agency tasked with training new workers. But how do they do it?