PNAA EXECUTIVE WELCOME
On behalf of our Board of Directors and the PNAA team , we welcome you to PNAA Advance 2022 , our 21st Annual Aerospace Conference . The theme this year is " Back to t he Skies ."
First , I would like to thank everyone joining the conference for your support . Also , a massive thank you to all our corporate circle sponsors . It is through your support that we can continue with our mission to support the aerospace industry .
We have a rich history of aerospace manufacturing in the Pacific Northwest . That history has allowed us to create an embedded supply chain with capabilities that are unmatched . From the aluminum mill in Spokane to aircraft OEMs , the PNW aerospace cluster and the ecosystem that exists to support it makes us one of the premier Aerospace Clusters in the world .
Over the long history of aerospace manufacturing , we have consistently proven our resilience . We have weathered a few challenges and I ’ m confident that we will continue to do so .
Nikki Malcom Interim CEO & Executive Director
I think it is safe to say over the past couple of years we may have felt a bit isolated . It is our goal with this conference to bring people together from all over the globe from aerospace companies large and small to network , gain industry knowledge , and collaborate . I believe that collaboration is going to be an integral part of our success moving forward , and conferences like this provide the perfect opportunity to strengthen that .
Over the next three days you ’ re going to get a glimpse into what we can expect for the future both short and long term . We will hear from OEMs , Tier 1 companies , and others about things like workforce , industry outlook , supply chain and more .
It is my hope that you walk away from the conference with knowledge , a renewed sense of optimism , and an exceptional network of people to support you in your future growth . Please take the time to introduce yourself to someone new and spur conversations about how we can work together to help the industry rise .
Thank you for putting your trust in us . At PNAA we have some exciting things on the horizon , and I am confident in our ability to serve our mission and help the industry get " Back to the Skies ".
Please enjoy the conference .
Interim CEO & Executive Director
PNAA ADVANCE / 2022
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