AFA is bringing the industry together through our these meetings to strengthen the supply chain and develop the 'big ideas' from industry that could set Washington apart from our competitors.

 

Together with Washington state aerospace suppliers and businesses, we are seeking to focus and amplify our efforts and bring new insight and ideas to the forefront.

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Washington has been leading the world in commercial aircraft production for the last century. With a highly skilled workforce and a deep history of supply chain knowledge, more than 90 percent of all commercial aircraft in the United States undergo finally assembly in the state.

 

Additionally, the state has made key investments in its workforce, including focusing on K-12 STEM education, an emphasis on traditional and new manufacturing training and higher education, and steps to ensure that capabilities for handling new technology being developed for the 777X composite wing, also needed for the NMA, take place in the state.

Washington leads the world in commercial aircraft production with a highly educated and skilled workforce, a deep history of supply chain knowledge, and as the epicenter of more than 90 percent of all commercial aircraft in the United States for finally assembly.

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AFA has been working to protect and grow the aerospace industry in Washington since our inception in 2006. The AFA NMA Task Force continues our work of strengthening, growing and attracting aerospace and related business, and work to ensure the state is positioned as best-in-nation for all future Boeing commercial aircraft and derivatives.