Aerospace & Defense

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:

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

Detailed Event Information For How to do Business with Bombardier Aerospace

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How to do Business with Bombardier Aerospace -- Aircraft/Aircraft Parts, Defense Industry Eq.

Pre-Register for this event

Location/Date: Montreal, Canada 05/16/2012 - 05/16/2012

Event Summary:

The U.S. Commercial Service in Canada is delighted to host a webinar for U.S. aerospace suppliers on “How to do Business with Bombardier Aerospace.” Bombardier Aerospace is the world's third largest aircraft manufacturer, specializing in business and commercial aircraft. In the last 4 years, Bombardier has launched four new exciting aircraft platforms: the CSeries, Challenger 7000, Challenger 8000 and Learjet 85. Learn more about business opportunities with Bombardier and how you can enter its supply chain. If you are already in their supply chain, learn how you can expand your sales to the firm. Topics Covered: Overview & Major Aircraft Programs Supply Chain Overview & Strategy U.S. Supply Chain Strategy & U.S. Presence What is Bombardier looking for in suppliers? What are the pre-requisites for doing business with Bombardier?

Contacts:

Gina Bento, Montreal Commercial Specialist Phone: 514-908-3660 Gina.Bento@trade.gov

Stefan Calimanu, Montreal Intern Phone: 514-908-3674 Stefan.Calimanu@trade.gov