The Center of Innovation for Aerospace
Formed in 2003 by the Governor’s Commission for a New Georgia, the Center capitalizes on university research assets and centers of excellence in aerospace technology.
The Center is headquartered at Middle Georgia College’s multimillion-dollar Aviation Campus in Eastman, centrally located among the world-leading aerospace companies based in Georgia.
Led by experienced industry professionals, it takes a demand-driven approach to economic development and aerospace industry advocacy unique in the United States. We start with your needs and custom-build solutions. We focus on the desired result and drive resources to meet the challenge. We partner the resources of many state and local programs, organizations, and research institutes to get the job done.
The Aerospace Industry in Georgia
Georgia is ranked 8th in U.S. aerospace industry employment. Over 80,000 Georgians are employed in this high-tech, high-wage industry that continues to be the leading U.S. export.
The state is home to more than 500 firms that perform all facets of aerospace manufacturing; maintenance and overhaul; and electronics systems design, development, testing and support for customers and programs throughout the world. Boeing, Cessna, Gulfstream, Lockheed-Martin, Maule, Northrop-Grumman, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon, Tiger, Thrush and Vought are just a few of the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) with major manufacturing operations in Georgia.