Alabama in the News

Airbus kicks off construction on A220 assembly line in Mobile

Made in Alabama Jan 16, 2019 | 10:37 am

MOBILE, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey joined leaders of Airbus, top local officials and others at the Mobile Aeroplex today for a groundbreaking ceremony to launch construction of the company’s new A220 aircraft manufacturing facility. The assembly line will satisfy[…]

AerBetic’s diabetes management device makes splash at CES 2019

Made in Alabama Jan 15, 2019 | 11:55 am

LAS VEGAS – An Alabama company’s invention made a big impression at the world’s largest consumer technology event. Birmingham-based AerBetic Inc. last week participated in CES 2019 in Las Vegas, where it demonstrated an innovative device that helps diabetics better[…]

Airbus teams with AIDT to hire 600 new workers to fuel Alabama growth

Made in Alabama Jan 9, 2019 | 10:26 am

MOBILE, Alabama – Airbus said today it is working with AIDT to seek candidates to fill the first manufacturing positions at a new assembly line for A220 aircraft at the company’s production facility in Mobile. In addition, Airbus said it[…]

Alabama’s AerBetic demonstrates diabetes device at top consumer tech event

Made in Alabama Jan 8, 2019 | 08:45 am

An Alabama company is developing an innovative device to help diabetics better manage their blood sugar, and it is being shown this week at the world’s largest consumer technology event. Birmingham-based AerBetic Inc.’s non-invasive, wearable diabetes alert system will be[…]

Hyundai Alabama plant records sharp spike in SUV production

Made in Alabama Jan 3, 2019 | 18:14 pm

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Hyundai’s Alabama plant ramped up production of its Santa Fe SUV line during 2018, as the company set new records for overall SUV sales throughout the year. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama said today that its workers built[…]