The Aerospace & Defense Industry in Arkansas

July 6, 2019

The Aerospace and Defense industry is a major part of the Arkansas economy. Our workforce is strong, with multiple major companies operating here, including Lockheed Martin, Dassault Falcon, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Raytheon Missile Systems, General Dynamics, and others. The state is also home to five military installations, including the Little Rock Air Force Base which employs more than 7,500 active-duty military and civilian members.

Spotlight

SkyWest Airlines

With nearly 14,000 aviation professionals operating more than 2,100 daily flights, SkyWest Airlines connects millions of passengers each month to more than 250 destinations across North America. SkyWest operates in partnership with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines and has a fleet of 470+ aircraft. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest’s industry-leading workforce and excellent leadership team have consistently generated solid operational and economic performance, setting the standard for excellence in the regional industry.

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With nearly 14,000 aviation professionals operating more than 2,100 daily flights, SkyWest Airlines connects millions of passengers each month to more than 250 destinations across North America. SkyWest operates in partnership with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines and has a fleet of 470+ aircraft. Headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest’s industry-leading workforce and excellent leadership team have consistently generated solid operational and economic performance, setting the standard for excellence in the regional industry.

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