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 Doing Business in Iraq

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Doing Business in Iraq -- Computers/Peripherals, Computer Services, Defense Industry Eq., Drugs/Pharmaceuticals, Education/Training Services, Electrical Power Systems, Medical Eq., Oil/Gas Field Machinery, Security/Safety Eq., Telecommunications Eq.

Pre-Register for this event

Location/Date: Baltimore, MD, United States 05/03/2012 - 05/03/2012

Event Summary:

Join the U.S. Commercial Service for an interactive webinar with Mr. Bryan Larson, Commercial Counselor in Baghdad. The burgeoning Iraqi market presents increasing opportunities for U.S. firms, especially in northern Iraq which is experiencing an economic boom. Particularly strong opportunities exist for companies in the following sectors Defense, Security, Telecom/ICTm Architecture, Construction and Engineering, Medical products and equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Education and Training, Oil and gas, and Power generation

Contacts:

Debora Sykes, Central-Southern NJ Director Phone: 609-896-2734 Debora.Sykes@trade.gov

Judy Kornfeld, Northern VA Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 703-756-1703 Judy.Kornfeld@trade.gov

Steven Murray, Pittsburgh Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 412-644-2819 Steven.Murray@trade.gov

William Kutson, Baltimore Commercial Officer Phone: 410-962-4539 William.Kutson@trade.gov