AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE
Welcome to the U.S. Commercial Service Aerospace and Defense Technology Team Page. We are the industry’s primary export resource and should be your first point of contact when looking to sell internationally. Our team of domestic and international trade specialists, located at our Export Assistance Centers in the United States and at U.S. Embassies overseas, is prepared to assist in increasing your export sales. U.S. Points of Contact are available to discuss your international business needs.
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. Specifically, the Aerospace and Defense Technology Team works with companies to help them:
- Gain access to international sales opportunities
- Identify international representatives and agents
- Vet potential international partners
- Maximize trade shows efforts
- Understand relevant aerospace and defense market opportunities worldwide
Take Action Now: Contact an Aerospace and Defense trade specialist, explore upcoming events and trade leads, and increase your international sales. We look forward to working with you!
NOTICE: NextGen Solutions Vendor Guide: Submissions Due by March 29, 2013!
The US Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration is creating a NextGen Solutions Vendors Guide, intended to be used by foreign air navigation service providers, airport operators, and governmental authorities to identify U.S. goods and services that can be used to help implement ICAO consistent NextGen solutions. The guide will highlight the U.S. producers and suppliers who indicate that they have products that can be used to implement one or more of the listed NextGen solutions.
Please reference the Federal Register notice for more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/05/2013-02406/nextgen-solutions-vendors-guide.
Questions on the NextGen Vendors Guide should be directed to Mr. Jonathan Alvear, Office of Transportation and Machinery (OTM), International Trade Administration: Phone: 202-482-4125; email: mailto:Jonathan.Alvear@trade.gov
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"Indo Defence 2012" is Indonesia's largest tri-service defense and aerospace event. Organized by PT. Napindo Media Ashatama, "Indo Defence 2012" is supported by government bodies and trade associations of the host country such as the Department of Defense, Department of Trade, Department of Industry, the Indonesian Air Force and Indonesia's Exhibition Companies Association.
CS Indonesia is strongly supporting "Indo Defence 2012". The Indonesia aviation industry offers excellent prospects for U.S. products since the current aircraft fleet consists largely of American aircraft. More than 95 percent of aircraft and parts are imported. Leasing services, aircraft spare-parts and maintenance services look to U.S. products as their source. In addition, with the new USG policy allowing of export defense equipment to Indonesia, there are also opportunities for U.S. defense manufacturers to export fighter aircraft parts and other defense related equipment to the Indonesian military.
Besides working closely with the show organizer to promote the event to both new-to-market and increase-to-market companies, post will actively seek publicity for the U.S. presence at the show. Post's services to the U.S. participants includes giving them a booth, 1-on1 matchmaking, organizing a reception, advertising and promoting a U.S. company profile and products, and VIP access. |
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| Anasia Silviati, Jakarta Senior Commercial Specialist Phone: (62-21) 526 2850 Ext.3017 Anasia.Silviati@trade.gov | ||||
| Jesse Lapierre, Jakarta Commercial Officer Phone: +62-21-526-2850 Jesse.Lapierre@trade.gov | ||||
