The Brief
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is quickly transforming into a global aviation hub as international aerospace companies establish operations on its grounds.
- Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft and French developer Elixir Aircraft are bringing advanced manufacturing to the local Florida runway.
- Manatee Technical College is launching a new aviation school on the grounds of the airport to train the next generation of aircraft mechanics.
SARASOTA, Fla – The once sleepy airport in Sarasota is rapidly transforming into a global aviation hub as international aerospace manufacturers build assembly lines and bring new aircraft to the United States.
Global aviation expansion
What we know:
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is undergoing changes, expanding far beyond its new concourse, new flights and new destinations. The airport is fast becoming its own self-sustaining aviation ecosystem that combines flight training, aircraft maintenance and active manufacturing.
Two major European aerospace companies, Swiss-based Pilatus Aircraft and French-based Elixir Aircraft, are establishing a presence on the airport grounds.…