AeroVironment moves corporate headquarters

AeroVironment said today it has relocated its corporate headquarters from Simi Valley, CA to Arlington, VA.

In a statement, Wahid Nawabi, the company’s chief executive, said many of AeroVironment’s key customers are located in the Washington, DC area.

“[E]xpanding our presence in the region will further our access to decision makers, influencers and talent,” he said.

AeroVironment said it will maintain its existing operations in Simi Valley.