General Atomics to expand in North Dakota

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems said today it will expand its Flight Test and Training Center near Grand Forks, ND.

The company said it first unveiled the expansion plan last week during a visit from Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND).

The "expansion is intended to address its increasing demand from U.S. and international customers for flight crew training and sensor system testing," the company said. "GA-ASI plans to add a second permanent hangar with more office and classroom space in the near term."

The company said it expects to at least double the 47 employees it has in the area.