# Aurora Flight Sciences opens $43M expansion in Columbus, Mississippi

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, celebrated the grand opening of a $43 million expansion and renovation at its Columbus, Mississippi facility, adding 50,000 sq ft and renovating 40,000 sq ft. The facility manufactures composite components for military and commercial aircraft.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-08-19
- Where: Columbus, Mississippi, United States
- Value: $43.0M
- Starts operating: 19 Aug 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 50,000 sq ft added, 40,000 sq ft renovated
- Products: advanced composite components and assemblies for aircraft, MQ-25A Stingray components, X-66 components
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Aurora Flight Sciences](https://endata.com/companies/27386.md)
- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [djournal.com](https://www.djournal.com/aurora-flight-sciences-unveils-43m-project-and-expanded-capabilities/article_37004ddd-a65e-4f3e-aff3-f8e6126603ee.html), 2026-08-19: "This expansion is a milestone for Aurora and a testament to the strength of our Mississippi team."
- [aurora.aero](https://www.aurora.aero/2026/08/25/aurora-marks-grand-opening-of-major-expansion-at-mississippi-manufacturing-facility/), 2026-08-25: "This expansion is a milestone for Aurora and a testament to the strength of our Mississippi team."

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