AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAerospace Jobs: Airbus says it’s investing more than $82 million in Mobile projects, including upgrades to its U.S. manufacturing facility and a new Airbus Central Distribution Center slated to start in Q1 2027, with 50 new jobs and added solar and energy systems. Defense & Aviation Manufacturing: The U.S. Army is moving ahead with Flight School Next by outsourcing initial helicopter pilot training to M1 Support Services at Fort Rucker, using Robinson R66 helicopters, while also posting a sources-sought notice for production of the T901-GE-900 turboshaft engine for Black Hawk and Apache replacements. Data Center Governance: Westover, Ala. is delaying a proposed six-month data center moratorium vote after residents raised concerns about power and water impacts; a town hall is set for Aug. 20. Infrastructure & Logistics: The Alabama Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority approved bonds and tolls tied to the $3.2 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project, and Amtrak’s Gulf Coast “Mardi Gras” route is seeing strong ridership growth alongside heightened attention to deadly rail crossing safety. Workforce & Small Business: A free small business support session is planned Aug. 20 in Newbern, offering one-on-one help with planning and growth, and Alabama Community College System updates workforce allocations. Health & Nutrition Research: UAB researchers report that vitamin B12 deficiency can impair muscle energy production in a study published in The Journal of Nutrition, adding to evidence linking low B12 to weakness and frailty.
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