Northwest Aerospace News April | May Issue No.14 | Page 56

AEROSPACE FUTURES ALLIANCE The AFA was formed in 2006 to provide aerospace companies with a single voice on policy issues affecting the sector. Rep- resenting approximately 1400 aerospace companies, AFA has been instrumental individually and in partnership with other organizations--working across the aisle--and leading to impactful results including job creation, new education and training initiatives, and a robust aerospace climate. PACIFIC NORTHWEST DEFENSE COALITION PNDC is the association for Northwest defense and security Learn more at aero-plastics.com 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining of non-metallic components Injection molding of high-temperature, high-strength engineered resins industry businesses. PNDC focuses on strengthening our members’ business growth, our region’s economy, and our nation’s security through training, business-to-business networking, and advocacy. PACIFIC NORTHWEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE Driven by World Class Dependability for Worldwide Customers 56 NORTHWEST AEROSPACE NEWS The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance is a coalition of aerospace companies that serve North America’s largest commercial aerospace manufacturing cluster which centers around The Boeing Company just outside of Seattle, Washington.