Metro Atlanta is a major epicenter for aerospace, propelling Georgia forward as one of the nation’s top-five aerospace exporters with a $57.7B economic impact. With sectors spanning advanced manufacturing; passenger transport; maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO); and more, the region supports every facet of the industry.
For aerospace companies looking to scale in a dynamic, globally connected hub, metro Atlanta is the ultimate launchpad.
Metro Atlanta is a bustling production hub for cutting-edge aircraft and parts that power global aviation. Aerospace products manufactured in metro Atlanta and beyond led state exports at $12.6B in 2024, making Georgia’s aviation industry the second largest in the nation.
As the global leader in passenger transport, we’re home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—the world’s busiest, most efficient airport. Serving 62M+ visitors yearly, it connects travelers to 150+ U.S. and 70+ international destinations, cementing Atlanta as a top aviation hub.
Metro Atlanta offers world-class MRO services to airlines worldwide, including our hometown Delta Air Lines fleet. Our MRO capabilities are propelled by industry leaders like Delta TechOps, North America’s largest MRO provider.
With top engineering talent from Georgia Tech, Emory University, Kennesaw State University and other top-tier research schools; the #1 nationally ranked workforce development program, “Georgia Quick Start”; and business incubators like the Advanced Technology Development Center, metro Atlanta offers a workforce with unparalleled industry- specific expertise.
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Metro Atlanta—where talent meets opportunity and businesses take flight. As the Southeast’s economic engine, we offer a well-established supply chain and world-class talent that have attracted hundreds of aerospace companies across industry sectors.
With top engineering talent from eight colleges with aerospace-specific diplomas, plus aviation mechanic training at Delta TechOps, metro Atlanta offers a workforce with unparalleled industry-specific expertise.
Metro Atlanta has built a complete aerospace ecosystem—from manufacturing to MRO, passenger transport to R&D. Aerospace companies have everything they need, all in one powerhouse region.
With 80% of the U.S. population less than a 2-hour flight away, metro Atlanta offers seamless access to key markets, making it an ideal hub for aerospace businesses to run operations.
Metro Atlanta has fueled Georgia’s spot as the No. 1 State for Business for 11 consecutive years. Across our 29-county metro, Atlantans enjoy a lower cost of living and doing business compared to other major U.S. metros.
Tomas Koutsky
Managing Director of PBS Aerospace
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