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St. Louis Hub of US Aerospace Supply Chain

June 25, 2026

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Key Takeaways

St. Louis identified as key hub in US aerospace supply chain.
I-44 Aerospace Supply Chain Corridor supports 1.6 million jobs.
Corridor generates over $250bn in economic activity.
St. Louis region accounts for one in five aerospace jobs.

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Strategic Implications

This report may indicate St. Louis' growing importance in the US aerospace supply chain. The region's high concentration of aerospace manufacturing and related jobs suggests a competitive advantage, which could attract further investment and strengthen its position as a logistics hub.

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What Happened

Region Plays Key Role In 650-Mile Manufacturing Corridor

A new report has identified St. Louis as a key hub in the US aerospace supply chain, with the region playing a central role in a 650-mile manufacturing and supply chain corridor. The I-44 Aerospace Supply Chain Corridor supports over 1.6 million jobs and generates $250bn in economic activity, with St. Louis accounting for one in five aerospace jobs. The region is home to Boeing’s Defence, Space & Security headquarters and benefits from multimodal freight links. According to the report, the corridor has seen significant investment, with over $1bn in funded and planned improvements along I-44 in Missouri. This was reported by The Manufacturer.

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