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...

Increased airplane production on the horizon.

Jan 28, 2015 | Aerospace, Why Washington?

A record number of aircraft rolled off production lines in Washington State in 2014 accounting for 95.4% of all Boeing’s airplane production.  And over the next 5 years, Boeing has projected an increase in production of jetliners to 900 per year by 2020. While...

737 MAX draws UK manufacturer to Washington.

Jan 12, 2015 | Aerospace

GKN, an aerospace supplier based in the United Kingdom, announced they will open a facility for final assembly and painting of 737 MAX winglets in Sumner, Washington. Proximity to the Boeing Renton plant and access to customized training for new employees were key...

Made in Washington.

Jan 7, 2015 | Aerospace, Made In Washington

Boeing airplanes have become synonymous with Seattle and for good reason. From the design of the first Boeing jets in the 1950s to production of the 737 — the best selling airplane of all time — and today’s revolutionary composite commercial...