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
| Free US Commercial Service Webinar: Aerospace Business Development Opportunities -- Aircraft/Aircraft Parts, Airport/Ground Support Eq., Aviation Services, Defense Industry Eq. | ||||
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The U.S. Commercial Service in Canada & the Global Aerospace Team are delighted to host a FREE webinar for U.S. aerospace suppliers on “Aerospace Business Development Opportunities in Canada” December 10, 2012 at 11:00amEST. This webinar will introduce participants to recent trends in Canada's large aerospace market (5th largest in the world), uncover business opportunities for U.S. firms, and offer business development strategies to access this $22 billion market.
In addition, BCI Aerospace will introduce the audience to Aeromart Montreal 2013, an international business to business forum being held in Montreal on April 23-25, 2013. Aeromart Montréal convenes prime contractors, tier 1 suppliers, sub-contractors and allows participants to arrange meetings prior to the event. |
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| Melissa Grosso, Middletown Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 860-638-6955 Melissa.Grosso@trade.gov | ||||
| Stephanie Perlis, Montreal Intern Phone: Stephanie.Perlis@trade.gov | ||||
| William Lawton, Fort Lauderdale Senior Commercial Specialist Phone: (305) 526-7425 ext 27 William.Lawton@trade.gov | ||||
