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Thousands of Florida Jobs to be Created Through Aviation Investments

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

The State of Florida is seeing some investment in its aviation and aerospace industry, which could in turn create thousands of new Florida jobs.

In July, representatives from Florida participated in the Farnborough International Air Show in England. A record number of 29 firms, economic development organizations, university representatives and airport and aviation authorities participated in the event.

During the show, a number of Florida firms met with 127 companies from the United States and abroad, resulting in sales of more than $101 million. According to a press release from the State of Florida, the investment by 21 firms is expected to create 2,245 high-tech jobs in Florida’s aviation and aerospace and defense industries.

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