Melbourne Orlando International Airport Celebrates National Aerospace Week

MLB showcases the innovation happening in its own backyard

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Melbourne Orlando International Airport is celebrating National Aerospace Week by shining a spotlight on the global innovators based on its campus. Home to more than 60 aerospace companies and 20,000 daily workers, MLB has become a center of aviation, space, and defense excellence that fuels jobs, technology, and economic growth in Central Florida.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport is marking National Aerospace Week by highlighting the extraordinary impact of its aerospace community. The airport, known to travelers as MLB, is more than a gateway for flights in and out of Central Florida. It is also home to a thriving hub of aviation, space, and defense innovation.

Each day, more than 20,000 people work on the airport’s campus, where over 60 world-class companies drive advancements that shape the future of aerospace. The presence of so many industry leaders underscores MLB’s role as a cornerstone of economic growth and technological progress for the region.

Among the notable partners at MLB are Collins Aerospace, Dassault Falcon Jet, Embraer Executive Jets, Eve Air Mobility, L3Harris Technologies, Northrop Grumman, Southeast Aerospace, STS Aviation, and Thales. These companies, along with dozens of suppliers and innovators, fuel high-skilled jobs, strengthen the local economy, and contribute to global advancements in aviation and defense.

As National Aerospace Week is celebrated nationwide, Melbourne Orlando International Airport proudly showcases the innovation happening in its own backyard, reinforcing its position as a powerhouse of aerospace talent and technology.

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