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Global Aerospace Leaders Visit Wichita, Highlights Region’s Growing Industry Momentum

Over the course of one week, the Wichita region welcomed senior leaders from some of the world’s most influential aerospace and space organizations, reinforcing south-central Kansas’ reputation as one of the world's most important aerospace ecosystems.

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Shield AI Chooses Wichita Region for Cutting-Edge Flight Test Facility

Defense technology leader Shield AI has selected the Newton City-County Airport as the site for a new flight test facility. It’s a move that further cements the Wichita region’s position as a national hub for aerospace innovation and advanced manufacturing.

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Talent Talk: Future of Work and People-First Design

Talent Talk convenes global industry, education and workforce leaders to showcase how Wichita's collaborative talent pipeline, advanced manufacturing capabilities and innovation ecosystem are preparing the workforce for the future of aerospace and defense.

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More than 145 Kansas suppliers helped make Artemis II possible. When NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited Wichita in April 2026, the mission had just reached the Moon's gravitational sphere of influence, marking humanity's farthest journey from Earth.

FROM KANSAS TO THE MOON

INNOVATION AT OUR CORE

The Air Capital's innovation ecosystem is supported by the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) and Wichita State University, which ranks No. 1 in aerospace engineering research and development.

SKILLS OF THE FUTURE AT EVERY LEVEL

Manufacturing and the skills of the future are taught at every level of education, creating a steady pipeline of workforce ready to meet tomorrow's aerospace demands.

Wichita USD 259’s Samuel E. Spaght Science & Communications Magnet Elementary School, is the only elementary school in Kansas partnered with Code to the Future, a nationally recognized computer science initiative.
Wichita USD 259’s FutureReady Center Manufacturing teaches manufacturing skill sets throughout high school.
Maize USD 266’s STEAM program is educating K-6 students on coding and introducing students to real-world pathways like aviation, engineering and IT.

PROVEN CAPABILITES

Space-ready manufacturing supply chain offering precision machining, composites, aerostructures, avionics, testing and advanced manufacturing capabilities supporting launch, satellite and defense programs.

These proven capabilities have helped Wichita companies secure more than $1 billion in new space and defense contracts over the past five years.