U.S. awarding $482.3 million in aviation manufacturing assistance

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Transportation Department said it was offering $482.3 million in aviation manufacturing assistance to 313 businesses, including up to $75.5 million to Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:SPR).

Congress earlier this year created a $3 billion aviation manufacturing payroll subsidy program that will cover up to half of eligible companies’ compensation costs for as long as six months. Ohio-based Parker-Hannifin Corp (NYSE:PH) was offered up to $39.7 million.