Northwest Aerospace News August | September 2020 | Page 63

PNAA has included Canadian representation for many years on our board, actively building relationships while attending the annual Aerospace, Defense and Security Expo (ADSE) at the Abbotsford International Airport, B.C. This event is held every August by the Aerospace Industries Association Canada (AIAC), which has served their members for over 50 years to develop what is today the fifth-largest national aerospace industry in the world. Concurrently, the outstanding Annual Abbotsford International Airshow is held every August as well (but, unfortunately not this year, 2020, due to the pandemic). The dramatic airshow usually displays the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, the RCAF CF-18 Hornet and legacy flights to name just a few. See you in 2021 for sure! So, why does the PNAA spend the resources to go to Aerospace, Defense and Security Expo, as well as other conferences in Canada? Why does the PNAA attend conferences and hold conferences? Why have memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with other Canadian Aerospace-focused organizations like Aviation Alberta, B.C. Aviation Council, the Consulate General of Canada, the Manitoba Aerospace Industry, the Ontario Aerospace Council, Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, Aero-Montreal and Abbottsford Aerospace? Our large PNAA boundaries are necessary because we are a large aerospace cluster - made possible because we are already an inclusive aerospace community. The PNAA is about the companies mentioned above, deepening existing linkages between aerospace companies while broadening the number of new connections for international matchmaking activities with third countries involving the SME members. It’s about matchmaking, and seeking new business opportunities through establishing and strengthening relationships. Hail Canada! YOUR ADVOCATE FOR UNMANNED SYSTEMS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST “To advance economic growth, promote innovation, and create jobs in the unmanned systems and robotics industry in the Pacific Northwest.” JOIN AUVSI TODAY ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. CONNECT. ■ Advocacy ■ Education ■ Community ■ Chapter Events ■ Networking Events www.CascadeAUVSI.org For more information contact: [email protected] AUGUST | Association SEPTEMBER for 2020 Unmanned ISSUE Vehicle NO. 16 63 Systems International