Gulfstream seeks suppliers in Washington State.

Aug 6, 2015 | Aerospace

Washington State is a global aerospace hub. The depth and breadth of aerospace expertise and manufacturing capabilities draws buyers from all over the world. Business jet builder Gulfstream Aerospace is looking to expand their partnerships with Washington-based supply...

MRJ taps into Washington’s aerospace expertise.

Aug 4, 2015 | Aerospace

Mitsubishi Aircraft is doing certification flights with their new commercial regional jet aircraft at a test center facility in Moses Lake. To take advantage of the state’s century of aerospace know-how and the wide range of supply chain companies and...

Drones fly high in the Gorge.

Jun 18, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace

Klickitat County which lies on the southern edge of Washington State amidst the natural beauty of the Columbia River Gorge is known around the world  for its perfect windsurfing conditions and the local tourism industry that grew up around it. However, for the last...

A constellation of eyes in the sky.

Jun 16, 2015 | Aerospace

The race to commercialize space is on and many Washington State companies are finding their niche in the marketplace.  Spaceflight Industries, based in Tukwila, Washington, will be launching their own constellation of satellites that will send back high...

Boeing can fly you into space.

May 29, 2015 | Aerospace

You could be a passenger on a Boeing aircraft flying to the space station in 2017. Boeing has been awarded a contract to build and fly a space capsule taking people to the International Space Station. Along with cargo, the spacecraft will be able to carry 5 passengers...

Aerospace hub takes flight in Moses Lake.

May 4, 2015 | Aerospace

When you are in the business of testing new aircraft it’s important to have reliable clear weather, ample runways and facilities capable of handling state-of-the-art aircraft. These are several reasons why Mitsubishi Aircraft is expanding their testing...

Titanium not just for Superman.

Apr 3, 2015 | Advanced Materials, Aerospace

Washington State’s aerospace industry has a history of innovation. From designing and building the first jet aircraft to the latest in composites technology comes a new twist on aircraft parts manufacturing. A newly formed manufacturing company, Omada...

The new race to space.

Mar 12, 2015 | Aerospace, Space

Private enterprise is where it’s at in the space industry these days and hundreds of firms are getting in on the ground floor with new exciting new concepts. With space veterans like Aerojet Rocketdyne already in town and newcomers such as SpaceX opening design...

Aerospace supply chain continues to grow.

Feb 6, 2015 | Aerospace

Just as major tech leaders are opening offices in Washington to take advantage of the local talent and expertise, aerospace supply chain companies are increasingly seeking space to expand operations in the epicenter of aerospace innovation. Heroux-Devtek, a Canadian...

Airforce One: Made in Washington.

Jan 30, 2015 | Aerospace

For 53 years all of the Presidents of the United States’ planes have been made in Washington. As the current Airforce One fleet is scheduled for an upgrade they are once again turning to Boeing to make the specialized aircraft. The newly redesigned jetliner will...