Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Advantages

sandy — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:30:48 -0600

Aviation & Aerospace Advantages

The business climate in Metro New Mexico encourages strong, healthy industries. The state offers a variety of financial incentives as part of its commitment to developing its economic base.

The state offers:

Research Affiliation

The Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP): sponsored by NASA, the program encourages organizations that have received NASA research funds in the past to become Alliance Partners for the purpose of economic development support to the small business community.

Trade Associations

Professional Aerospace Contractors Association - PACA was founded in 1984 to promote a healthy and vigorous relationship between the aerospace industry and government agencies in New Mexico.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Albuquerque section) - AIAA advocates for technological leadership, and a strong and proactive international focus in the aerospace industry
New Mexico Aviation/Aerospace Association - association will promote three basic goals; creating educational opportunities for people to pursue careers in the industry, providing a unified industry voice in the public arena, and encouraging local companies to network among themselves.

Industry: Avionics and Aerospace Top Employers

sandy — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:32:35 -0700

Aviation and Aerospace Top Employers

The rapid growth of Eclipse Aviation, a start-up manufacturer of low-priced, private jets, has fostered the development of the avionics/aerospace industry cluster in Metro New Mexico.

'Gazelle' Companies

Locally-grown aviation companies that more than doubled their employment and increased their revenues by 50% in the last three years include:

Source: The Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook, 'Flying 40' June 2006

NMSS - Industry: Aviation & Aerospace