Aviation and Aerospace
 From
the first commercial airline flight in 1914 to today’s space
shuttle program, Florida has a rich tradition in aviation and
aerospace.
The Florida High Tech Corridor’s thriving aviation and
aerospace sector boasts more than 100 companies, employing nearly
20,000 people and a total payroll of $1.17 billion. The average
payroll for aerospace and aviation employees in the Corridor is
more than $60,000, making the sector the Corridor’s second
highest-paying region.
The industry is largely anchored by the presence of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Cape Canaveral
spaceport and the U.S. Air Force, along with many private-sector
companies. Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Eaton Corporation, Raytheon
and Aerosonic all have major presences in the Corridor, along
with a host of smaller companies.
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