Wichita Rides a Wave of Business Jet Orders
Robust demand for private aircraft is filling order books at Wichita's aviation manufacturers, reinforcing the city's title as the Air Capital of the World.
Aviation & Manufacturing
Air Capital & the factory floor
Inside Wichita's World of Custom Aircraft Interiors
Skilled craftspeople in Wichita transform bare cabins into luxurious, custom interiors for business jets sold around the world.
Kansas Grows as a Hub for Aircraft Maintenance and Overhaul
Beyond building aircraft, Kansas is expanding its role in the lucrative business of maintaining, repairing, and overhauling them.
Surging Pilot Demand Lifts Kansas General Aviation
A global pilot shortage is driving demand for training aircraft and flight instruction, a boon for Kansas's general aviation sector.
Robots Join the Line at Wichita Manufacturing Plants
Manufacturers in Wichita are integrating robotics and automation to boost productivity while redeploying workers to higher-skilled tasks.
Kansas Builds an Apprenticeship Pipeline for Aerospace Jobs
Manufacturers, colleges, and the state are teaming up to train the next generation of aircraft assemblers, machinists, and technicians.
Kansas Positions Itself at the Forefront of Drone Technology
With wide-open airspace and strong aviation roots, Kansas is becoming a testing ground for commercial drones and unmanned aircraft.
Kansas Explores Sustainable Aviation Fuel From Farm Fields
Researchers see potential to link Kansas agriculture and aviation by producing sustainable aviation fuel from crops and residues.
Advanced Composites Reshape Aircraft Production in Wichita
Manufacturers in Wichita are expanding their use of lightweight composite materials that make aircraft more efficient and durable.