OREGON ' S
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Oregon ’ s aerospace and defense industry is a competitive segment of advanced manufacturing and is gaining national market share . Aerospace product and parts manufacturers expanded exports out of the state by over 31 percent , with 2021 exports approaching $ 637 million .
Significant employers in the aerospace , aviation , and defense sector include Boeing and Erickson Air Crane ; the search and detection sector has significant employers such as Garmin , Precision Castparts and Teledyne FLIR ; and uncrewed aerial vehicles manufacturers like Insitu . Oregon boasts several FAA-approved UAV test ranges throughout the state .
Alexa G . Byers Global Trade Specialist Business Oregon www . oregon . gov / biz
BUSINESS OREGON
Oregon has long been an innovator in metals manufacturing , developing more competitive , innovative products for end user goods . Using titanium and other metals , our manufacturers are internationally recognized for producing world-class precision parts and components for the aerospace , aviation , and defense industries .
Oregon is known for :
· Advanced metals manufacturers
· The use of titanium in aerospace parts
· Heavy lift helicopters
· Composites
· Drone components , including software
· Aircraft designs and kit aircraft
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