The event co-hosted by Boeing, Lockheed Martin & Amazon
Project Kuiper, showcases significance of aerospace industry and
its impact on California's economy
and beyond.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Boeing, Lockheed Martin
and Amazon Project Kuiper, the Aerospace Defense Alliance of
California (ADAC) part of the
California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) hosted
its second California Aerospace Day. The one-day event brings
together a cross-section of California's largest aerospace companies with
state legislators to showcase the industry's impact on the Golden
State's economy.
Over 200 people attended the Aerospace Museum of California on Wednesday to hear from the best
and brightest in the aerospace industry, including NASA Astronaut
Michael S. Hopkins.
"Today is a glimpse into the future of
California's manufacturing
industry – the aerospace industry brings forth high-skilled and
high-paying jobs to the economy and our communities across the
state," said Lance Hastings,
CMTA's CEO & President. "Events like this one are important
to recognize the hard work and dedication of the scientists,
engineers, and innovators who have made all of this
possible."
California has been at the
forefront of space exploration for decades. The state's aerospace
industry supports more than 511,000 high-paying jobs, generates
more than $100 billion in annual
economic activity, and generates $7
billion in state and local taxes, according to a recent
report by PwC.
"The aerospace industry is the backbone of the
California economy. This industry
offers jobs and opportunities for a highly-skilled workforce that
powers the innovations of today and tomorrow through the products
and technologies that are created and built here in the state,"
said Mark Taylor, ADAC Chair and
Director of Government Operations for Boeing in California. "Aerospace also helps repay
California's investment in higher
education by retaining that talent with high-wage jobs and
opportunities."
Throughout the day, leaders from aerospace manufacturers,
professors and legislators participated in various panel
discussions on STEM and workforce development, climate change and
sustainability, and innovation and technology.
"Lockheed Martin has a proud history driving
innovation and advancing scientific discovery in California, to include major breakthroughs in
aircraft development to deep space exploration," said
John Clark, Vice President and
General Manager of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®. "Along with
technical achievements, we are committed to inspiring the next
generations of engineers and scientists to ensure the United States is Ahead of
Ready."
The aerospace industry supply chain consists of thousands of
other small businesses, many minority-owned, located throughout all
58 counties. America's aerospace industry originated in
California and today remains the
largest industry in the state.
"Amazon's Project Kuiper is thrilled to partner
with the Aerospace Defense Alliance of California (ADAC) part of the California
Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA)," said
Beth Cooley, Head of State &
Local Policy, Connectivity, Amazon Project Kuiper. "Our mission
is to provide fast, affordable connectivity to unserved and
underserved communities around the world, and we're excited about
the impact Project Kuiper will have for customers, communities, and
the broader aerospace industry across California."
Held at the Aerospace Museum of California, the event, which included tours of
Lockheed Martin's F35 simulator, Stratolaunch's Roc carrier plane
model, Northrop Grumman's model of the B2 Bomber, RTX's Ejection
Seat Display, Boeing's Wisk Brand Wall, and other industry
exhibits, was organized through ADAC, which was formed in
2021.
To learn more about what these organizations are doing to
maintain California's place as the
leading state for the aerospace and defense industry, visit CMTA's
website.
About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association has
advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the
California legislature and
administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from
manufacturing in California is
$300 billion per year, roughly 10
percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers
employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in
the state. For more information, visit the CMTA website.
About ADAC
The Aerospace and Defense Alliance of California (ADAC) is affiliated with the
California Manufacturers and Technology Association (CMTA) and was
formed to address specific state policy issues affecting the
aerospace and defense industry, specifically. California is a global leader in aerospace,
aviation, defense, space science research and development
(R&D), and advanced manufacturing. California's aerospace industry supports more
than 511,000 high-paying jobs, generates more than $100 billion in annual economic activity, and
generates $7 billion in state and
local taxes.
CONTACT:
Ananda Rochita
Vice President, Communications
CMTA
arochita@cmta.net
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