AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAerospace & Jobs: Airbus says it’s investing more than $82 million in Mobile, including upgrades at its U.S. manufacturing site and a new Airbus Central Distribution Center expected to start in Q1 2027, adding 50 jobs. Defense & Training: The U.S. Army will outsource initial helicopter pilot training under Flight School Next at Fort Rucker, using Robinson R66 aircraft, with the contractor training 800–1,500 pilots per year while the Army keeps control of standards and safety. Manufacturing Expansion: Callan JMB, Bia Power Systems and Alabama State University announced a $60 million joint venture in Brewton to manufacture transformers and electrical equipment, targeting 150–250 direct jobs. Retail Development: Tanger is renovating Tanger Outlets Foley and bringing in Shake Shack as part of a broader food, beverage and entertainment expansion. Local Business & Community: Selma is asking businesses to help fund Memorial Stadium scoreboard and bleacher repairs, with a special account set up for tax-exempt donations. Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Cullman ranked 8th among Alabama cities for scam reports in July, with six reports and losses totaling $4,772.56. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reports the lowest midgrade price in Choctaw County hit $4.29 for the week ending Aug. 8.
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