Mobile, Alabama, February 23, 2022 — Continental® is honored to receive the 2020
Governor’s Trade Excellence Award. Members of Continental’s team accepted the award from
Governor Kay Ivey during a postponed ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual
award recognizes seven companies that support Alabama’s thriving trade business by selling and
exporting innovative global products.
“Continental is proud to be recognized by Governor Ivey for our production efforts and our
worldwide distribution capabilities,” said Karen Hong, Interim Chief Executive Officer & Chief
Financial Officer. “Our talented team manufactures and assembles every piston engine in one of
the newest and most advanced general aviation manufacturing facilities. Our world-class
employees are honored to bring global recognition to manufacturing excellence on the Gulf Coast
with every engine we ship.”
Since opening the Mobile manufacturing facility in 1966, Continental® has shipped hundreds of
thousands of piston aircraft engines to aviators in over 30 countries. In addition, Continental®
provides engines, replacement parts, and services to airframe partners, flight schools, fleet
customers, and aviators. To learn more about Continental® and career opportunities with this
award-winning team, visit www.continental.aero.
