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Aerospace and Aviation

Leverage Ohio's leadership in the development of new Aerospace and Aviation technologies.

Ohio's Aerospace and Aviation Industry is the nation’s leader in advanced propulsion and power technology, providing a world-class research environment that includes two dedicated federal aerospace laboratories (Propulsion Directorate of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA Glenn Research Center) and ten aerospace related doctoral programs at Ohio universities. Graduates of these institutions provide a cluster of highly skilled and educated workers.  Powered aviation got its start here in Dayton, Ohio with the groundbreaking work of Orville and Wilbur Wright.  Ohio is home to 24 astronauts including Neil Armstrong, one of the three members of the Apollo 11 crew. Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the Moon. Ohioan, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin took the first steps on the moon on July 20, 1969.

Ohio’s aerospace and aviation industry covers a complete spectrum of advanced propulsion technologies for all aerospace vehicle types (aircraft, rockets, and spacecraft) both military and commercial. Power generation systems are of equal importance as much of the same technology applies. Ohio leads the nation in aircraft engine manufacturing and development, military aeronautics acquisition, and research and development.  Technology application and research areas encompass a range of technologies, including but not limited to, Gas Turbines, Combustion Engines, Propeller Design/Manufacturing, Helicopter Rotors and Propellants.

Ohio is also home to business aviation industry leaders NetJets (the largest private operator of business jets) and Flight Options.  General aviation in Ohio contributes more than $5.5 billion to the Ohio economy and the state has 164 general aviation airports.  Ohio's aviation footprint includes 5,000 active private private aircraft and 13 university and private flight schools operating 95 aircraft and providing more than 250 jobs.  Many of Ohio's multinational corporations operate private flight departments to take advantage of Ohio's central location to gain easy access to their customers.

Statewide, over 100,000 Ohioans are employed in Aerospace, Aviation and Defense including over 1200 supplier companies. Ohio's aerospace jobs rank 1st among the 12 comparable states in private sector aerospace and defense manufacturing value-added, nearly double the national average. Additionally, Ohio is a top global supplier (Airbus #1, Boeing #2, Northrop Grumman #3). Ohio is leading the country in fields such as propulsion and power, advanced materials and materials processing.  Ohio is uniquely positioned as the leader in aerospace and aviation given the sheer breadth and scope of our aerospace industry and aerospace assets.

• Maximize your marketability by partnering with world leaders in your industry.
• Establish effective research and technology development through partnership with Ohio's institutions of higher learning and support organizations.
• Apply cutting-edge aerospace technology developed at Ohio's internationally renowned federal research centers.
• Improve the odds of commercial success through the support of Ohio's world-class academic, research and industry communities.
• Optimize production by leveraging Ohio's expertise in advanced manufacturing excellence.
• Improve your productivity, quality and profits with Ohio's abundant, skilled labor force.
• Minimize business risk and lower costs through Ohio's strong public-private partnership opportunities and recent tax reform.
• Attract and retain the best talent for your company through Ohio's outstanding balance of a thriving business climate and enjoyable lifestyle opportunities throughout the state.

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For additional information on Ohio Aerospace resources, manufacturing capabilities and the latest statewide efforts in support of the Aerospace industry - please contact TechSolve, an Ohio Edison Technology Center, or call Deb at 513-948-2000.