MOBILE, AL—Airbus Americas is looking to fill several positions at its new assembly plant here. Job openings include quality inspectors, a quality conformance specialist, and aircraft mechanics. Applications are being accepted until Jan. 12.

With automotive and aerospace manufacturing going strong, our annual Capital Equipment Spending Survey predicts continued growth in investment.

By embracing technology, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has grown from a tiny company to a leading manufacturer of single-engine turboprop aircraft.

PROVIDENCE, RI—GE Aviation is teaming up with Textron to produce a new turboprop aircraft and engine for the general aviation market, part of an effort GE expects will generate more than $1 billion in annual sales of engines by 2020.

GOOSE CREEK, SC—Impresa Aerospace, a supplier for Boeing and other aircraft OEMs, has opened a new assembly plant here. The company plans to hire 72 people during the next five years.

Suppliers’ continually evolving and expanding offerings now include compact units with high clamping force and models capable of position sensing.

Every assembly line should be equipped with manual torque wrenches and screwdrivers.

TORONTO—Bombardier’s business jet assembly plant here uses a state-of-the-art automated positioning system to move the wing structure into place for joining with the fuselage. The system uses laser-guided measuring to ensure components of the aircraft are joined consistently and perfectly each time.

Last December, we urged Congress to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank and thereby avoid putting U.S. exports and manufacturing jobs at risk.

PALMDALE, CA—The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman an $80 billion contract to build the new Long Range Strike Bomber.