In 1916, Clyde Cessna signed a contract to start manufacturing planes in Kansas. Since then, the greater Wichita region has pioneered aviation and manufacturing with a culture of innovation - building iconic planes, revolutionizing manufacturing with composites, and cultivating an industry synergy. The world's great aviation brands - Textron Aviation with Beechcraft/Cessna Aircraft Company, Airbus, Bombardier Learjet and Spirit AeroSystems - working with more than 450 world-class suppliers, are designing and building the world's fleet of commercial and general aviation aircraft.
#1
U.S. Manufacturing Metro
35%
Of All General Aviation Planes Built In the U.S. Delivered from Kansas
450+
Supplier Network
Flight is in our heritage, and it's still in our blood today. With a pro-aviation business environment and the highest concentration of skilled aerospace manufacturing employees in the U.S.A., the greater Wichita region perfectly positions your business to thrive.
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A key strength of the greater Wichita region is a conducive business atmosphere. Pro-business policies with few regulatory and fiscal obstacles, backed by an aligned community, cultivates a conducive atmosphere for all types of business. Kansas is also one of only eight Constitutional Right To Work states. The greater Wichita region is the prime location to grow business, organizations and families in the heartland.
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