Gov. Beshear Joins L2 Aviation for Grand Opening in Boone County

The $12.2 million investment will create 250 jobs.

(Boone County, Ky.) - On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Boone County officials and leaders for the grand opening of L2 Aviation's first Kentucky location.

The avionics design, consulting, manufacturing and engineering company invested $12.2 million to build a hanger at CVG, which will create 250 jobs.

“Kentucky’s aviation and aerospace industry has seen tremendous growth in the last few years,” said Gov. Beshear. “This investment from L2 Aviation will bring hundreds of quality job opportunities to the Northern Kentucky region and is yet another example of a company believing in what this great state has to offer. I am happy to celebrate this exciting next step for the company and the community. I want to thank L2’s leadership for their commitment to Kentucky and congratulate them on today’s grand opening.”

The project, which was announced in December 2024, will help the company grow and meet increased customer and industry demand. L2 Aviation is located in a freshly remodeled office and purpose-built production facility, as well as a hangar, at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in Boone County. The two facilities will allow the company to increase production, engineering, customer support, new product development and overall operating efficiency. The facility will add 250 new jobs in the region and is expected to be fully operational by the end of this year.

L2 Aviation, established in 1997 by founder Mark Lebovitz, began with the mission to simplify avionics modifications for the aviation industry. Lebovitz initially operated the business from his garage in Austin, Texas, and relocated its headquarters in 2001 to Dripping Springs, Texas, a suburb of Austin. Since then, L2 Aviation has expanded its services to include comprehensive avionics design, consulting, engineering, manufacturing and installation. The company supports a wide range of aviation modification and certification projects globally and develops FAA Supplemental Type Certificates for commercial aviation, avionics original equipment manufacturers, business aviation, air cargo and military applications.

Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore praised the new business: “As the home of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Boone County is the epicenter of aviation in the Greater Cincinnati region, and we are thrilled to see continued growth through L2 Aviation’s 250 new jobs. The trajectory of L2’s growth from a garage in Austin, Texas, to a hangar at the fastest-growing freight and cargo airport in North America is truly impressive.”