AeroVironment Plans New Location in Right to Work Utah
AeroVironment has chosen Right to Work Salt Lake City, Utah for its new operations. The company will be investing a total of $42.25 million, which will allow it to use this facility for manufacturing more unmanned aerial vehicles. They will also create 500 new jobs!
From Area Development Magazine:
“AeroVironment’s autonomous precision-strike systems have revolutionized modern warfare, providing warfighters with the ability to neutralize high-value threats with unprecedented accuracy while minimizing risk to friendly forces. […] This facility represents a critical step in our mission to expand manufacturing capacity, ensuring our forces have the technological superiority needed to deter and, if necessary, decisively defeat adversaries.” […]
“Utah is the ideal hub for advancing aerospace and defense technologies that are vital to national security and economic growth. […] Strategic investments like this create jobs, accelerate innovation, and reinforce Utah’s leadership in aerospace and defense. Supporting companies like AV strengthens our state’s economy while driving cutting-edge advancements in the industry.” […]
“We’re thrilled to welcome AV to Salt Lake City. […] As a leading defense technology company, AV’s expansion will not only bring high-quality jobs to the region but will also further solidify Salt Lake City’s position as a premier hub for advanced manufacturing and defense innovation. We look forward to the long-term contributions they will make to our economy and community.” […]
“AV’s expansion is a testament to Utah’s growing leadership in advanced manufacturing and aerospace innovation. […] By leveraging our strategic infrastructure and economic incentives, we are helping to create high-quality jobs and support a cutting-edge industry that is critical to both national security and technological advancement. We look forward to seeing AV thrive in Salt Lake City and contribute to Utah’s dynamic economy.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.