FUTURE OF AEROSPACE
INDUSTRY ON DISPLAY
By Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington State has led the way in aerospace and aviation innovation for more than a century , from the earliest biplanes to the latest in space exploration vehicles .
To ensure its continued leadership , a Governor-led delegation of 100 industry leaders , economic development experts and decision-makers traveled to the 2023 Paris Air Show to show the world what ’ s next in aerospace .
Joanna Boatwright
Washington State Department of Commerce , Aerospace International Trade Specialist
www . commerce . wa . gov
WASHINGTON STATE DEPT . OF COMMERCE
“ Our delegates had an action-packed week where our consultants and team organized more than 200 meetings , from Fortune 500 companies to startup companies , focused on decarbonization in aerospace and aviation ,” said Mike Fong , director of Washington State Department of Commerce . “ This was the first Paris Air Show since 2019 , and Washington hit the pavement running . We brought 33 businesses with us , announced a sustainable aviation fuel production facility with Twelve , and an electric propulsion research and development facility at Paine Field for ZeroAvia . Washington is leading the way for sustainability and innovation in aerospace .”
Supporting the theme of sustainability , Washington ’ s pavilion was designed and built using renewable or recyclable materials . The creative design , developed by Commerce ’ s Office of Economic Development & Competitiveness , was awarded top honors for best stand over 50 square meters . The judges also noted everyone at the pavilion was extremely friendly .
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