Northwest Aerospace News June | July Issue No. 15 | Page 48

AEROSPACE FUTURES ALLIANCE The AFA was formed in 2006 to provide aerospace companies with a single voice on policy issues affecting the sector. Representing approximately 1400 aerospace companies, AFA has been instrumental individually and in partnership with other organizations--working across the aisle--and leading to impactful results including job creation, new education and training initiatives, and a robust aerospace climate. PACIFIC NORTHWEST DEFENSE COALITION PNDC is the association for Northwest defense and security industry businesses. PNDC focuses on strengthening our members’ business growth, our region’s economy, and our nation’s security through training, business-to-business networking, and advocacy. PACIFIC NORTHWEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance is a coalition of aerospace companies that serve North America’s largest commercial aerospace manufacturing cluster which centers around The Boeing Company just outside of Seattle, Washington. 48 NORTHWEST AEROSPACE NEWS