As he walks the floor of the 2025 Paris Air Show, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson isn’t just attending another industry event — he’s closing a remarkable chapter in the city’s global aerospace journey.
This year marks his final European air show as mayor, and it comes at a moment of both pride and reflection.
Mayor Stimpson has witnessed firsthand the transformation sparked by Airbus’ arrival and expansion in Mobile. What began as a bold vision has become a defining force in the city’s economic narrative — elevating Mobile’s workforce, attracting international attention and reshaping the city’s industrial identity…