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Connecticut Aerospace Industry Soars: $68 Billion Revenue in 2023

7/18/2025

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Connecticut's aerospace industry is thriving, fueled by established firms and emerging companies.
Major employers, including Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky, provide thousands of jobs, alongside innovators like WHI Global.
The sector generated over $68 billion in revenue in 2023, contributing nearly $2 billion in taxes.
Connecticut ranks sixth in the U.S. for aerospace jobs, with opportunities for growth through investments and technological advancements.

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Story summary

Connecticut's aerospace industry is thriving, fueled by established firms and emerging companies.
Major employers, including Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky, provide thousands of jobs, alongside innovators like WHI Global.
The sector generated over $68 billion in revenue in 2023, contributing nearly $2 billion in taxes.
Connecticut ranks sixth in the U.S. for aerospace jobs, with opportunities for growth through investments and technological advancements.