Regulations and Government
Major Firms Unite in Georgia Aerospace Alliance
Gulfstream, Lockheed, Rolls-Royce, RTX, and FlightSafety are founding members
An aerial view of early construction at Archer Aviation's manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia
Archer's eVTOL factory in Covington, Georgia. © Archer Aviation

Five of the largest aerospace companies with operations in Georgia have launched the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance (GADA), a statewide organization based at Mercer University in Macon. GADA, which includes Gulfstream Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, FlightSafety International, and RTX, wants to strengthen the state’s aerospace and defense industries through advocacy, workforce development, and collaboration.

The group’s initial priorities include ensuring Georgia remains an attractive location for aerospace investment and bolstering workforce pipelines through partnerships with universities and technical colleges.