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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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Fuel costs, as a percentage of total operating costs for airlines, have risen from an average of 13.6 percent in 2001 to an estimated 31 percent in 2013. The state also offers tax exemptions on commercial space activity and aircraft parts and machinery, making manufacturing in Florida a cost-effective option.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. The 109,000-square-foot building has two clean rooms built on a 6-million-pound, 3.5-foot