Northwest Aerospace News — Issue 49 February | March 2026 | Page 8

Issue No. 49

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PNAA ADV NCE 2026

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF COMMUNITY
FEBRUARY 9- 11, 2026 Lynnwood Event Center Lynnwood, WA

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32 WASHINGTON STATE: Fueling A Sustainable, Clean Future For Aviation
Nearly a century ago, new hydroelectric dams spurred jobs and poured much-needed irrigation water throughout arid Eastern and Central Washington, helping propel Washington State out of the Great Depression.
36 INDUSTRY & POLICY: The Bridge for Success
The Aerospace Futures Alliance( AFA) serves as the unified advocate for Washington State’ s aerospace industry, working to ensure that our companies, our workforce, and our innovations continue to lead.
40 2026 I-90 CONFERENCE: Empowering Cross-Sector Collaboration
" Our similarities bring us to a common ground; Our differences allow us to be fascinated by each other."
44 Northwest Readers Share a Story
From the Reader:— Tommy Gantz from TLG Aerospace
47 PNAA ADVANCE 2026
Celebrating 25 years of community.
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