Gov. Sam Brownback says he’s “bullish” about the near future for the Kansas economy, pointing to signs of growth in new aviation sectors, energy development and agriculture businesses.

The Republican governor tells The Associated Press on Thursday that despite uncertainty for work at Boeing’s defense plant in Wichita, orders for Boeing’s commercial aircraft remain strong and will benefit aviation-related companies in Kansas.

Brownback predicts Kansas will add aviation jobs, including expanding work in commuter aircraft in Wichita.

The governor also said he expects Kansas to gain jobs and revenue in energy development, including wind power generation and new leases for hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production.