AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefense Contracting: The U.S. Army awarded a $10 billion, 26-year “Flight School Next” contract to M1 Support Services to overhaul rotary-wing pilot training at Fort Rucker, shifting initial instruction to a contractor-run model and training 800 to 1,500 pilots annually. Aviation Procurement: Airbus Helicopters won a $115.4 million deal for up to 12 more UH-72B Lakota helicopters for the Army, with work through 2030. Local Economic Development: Brookwood set a Sept. 1 meeting to address proposed Industrial Parkway data center projects, with limited speaking slots for residents first. Workforce & Innovation: DeKalb Works earned an Innovate Alabama Network designation to expand talent attraction and workforce development in DeKalb County. Manufacturing Expansion: Gov. Kay Ivey announced 2A USA’s $32 million Auburn expansion, adding 50 jobs. Community Business Moves: West Alabama Ready Mix cut a ribbon on a new Jasper facility. Public Safety & Courts: A wrongful death suit dropped a former Escambia County deputy as a defendant, while criminal proceedings continue. Business Climate: Realtor.com’s investor report says Birmingham led major metros in net investor homebuyer share in 2025. Industry & Policy: Windom Galliher named Derek Trotter, plus two others, as partners.
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