Aerospace & Defense

Welcome to the U.S. Commercial Service Aerospace & Defense Technology Team page. This page provides you with the most recent market research, trade leads and event information. Our worldwide team of Aerospace & Defense Specialists is prepared to assist in increasing your export sales. U.S. Points of Contact are available to discuss your international business needs.

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Events:

Selling Defense and Security Equipment to the European Union (March 27, 2012) Then learn about new EU regulations applicable since August 2011. Participate to the webinar on March 27 at 11 Am (EST time) featuring Senior Commercial Specialist Isabelle Maelcamp and Ciara Kennedy-Loest with Hogan Lovells LLP, who will guide you through the EU Defense Procurement Directive. Until now, MODs were purchasing defense equipment based on their own national rules. This practice has come to an end, with a new EU law on procurement for defense and non-military security supply, services and works contracts in place for all EU Member States. For Registration, see: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q56
Aerospace Executive Service at the Singapore Air Show 2012 The U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to announce the Aerospace Executive Service (AES) at the Singapore Air Show. The Singapore Air Show is Asia’s largest aerospace and defense event and one of the top three air shows in the world, serving as an international marketplace and networking platform for the global aerospace community. For more information, please click here. Questions? Contact Stephanie Heckel at 336-333-5345 or Stephanie.Heckel@trade.gov
Aerospace Executive Trade Mission to Brazil and Chile The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce and Kallman Worldwide are organizing an Aviation and Airport Trade Mission to Brazil and Chile on March 26-29, 2012. The mission is designed for representatives from U.S. firms specializing in all facets of aviation parts, manufacturing, support, airport equipment and logistics. Contact Diane Mooney at (202) 553-5615, Ext. 236 or Diane.Mooney@trade.gov
Turkey Aerospace & Defense Trade Mission The U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to announce an aerospace and defense focused trade mission to Turkey. Turkey is a booming market and emerging hub for markets in Europe, Russia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and North Africa. On the civil aviation side, Turks are frequent flyers. Domestic and international passenger numbers totaled over 85 million last year. Turkey’s strategic location ensures unrivaled advantages in airline, MRO, cargo and air taxi services in the region. Istanbul is considering adding a 3rd international airport. At the same time, there is strong growth in Turkey’s defense sector. Questions? Contact Mark Cooper at (317) 582-2300/ mark.cooper@trade.gov or Amy Magat at (213) 894-3966/ amy.magat@trade.gov

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The aerospace & defense industry has been a cornerstone of the U.S. economy for decades, and has provided well paying jobs for a variety of skill levels. The industry’s position is now challenged by global competition, changes in technology, national and worldwide economic conditions, and global policies affecting defense, civilian and commercial aviation. To maintain this important sector of the U.S. economy, the U.S. Commercial Service strives to provide assistance to increase the industry’s competitiveness.

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