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 Optimizing Your Global Marketing

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Optimizing Your Global Marketing -- Aircraft/Aircraft Parts, Computers/Peripherals, Health Care Services, Medical Eq., Security/Safety Eq.

Pre-Register for this event

Location/Date: Greensboro, NC, United States 03/14/2013 - 03/14/2013

Event Summary:

Take your international sales and marketing to the next level! Learn how to successfully market your product or service internationally from experts who will teach you proven methods including global trade show marketing, developing powerful web sites and marketing materials, and effectively using social media. Topics will include: Effectively Using International Exhibitions - Reed Exhibitions Creating Powerful Web Sites and Marketing Materials - Fastlane Communications Marketing Globally Through Social Media - Direct Online Marketing Fee: $50

Contacts:

Debbie Strader, Greensboro Director Phone: 336-333-5345 Debbie.Strader@trade.gov

Stephanie Heckel, Greensboro Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 336-333-5345 Stephanie.Heckel@trade.gov

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