AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE

TRADE EVENTS

Members of the Commercial Service are continually putting together events either in the United States or overseas in order to help U.S. companies expand their global markets. Whether it is an industry specific trade mission or it is a country specific trade day, these events are designed to help you grow in the global marketplace. As events that are relevant to the Aerospace and Defense industry arise they will be listed below. Also, any events organized outside of the Department of Commerce that are certified by the Department will also be included.

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Sept.26-28, 2012

Canada

Aero Montreal Global Supply Chain Summit. Aerospace OEMs visits (plant access and transportation)
Briefings on the latest U.S. aerospace business development opportunities in Canada
Preferential Access to Supply Chain / Procurement Representatives
A U.S. Delegation networking reception with Canadian supply chain representatives
Pre-event counseling on your appointment schedule

http://amchamcanada.ca/
aerospace_delegation#

Oct.10, 2012

Ottawa, Canada

Join the U.S. Commercial Service Canada's third series of webinar events on supply chain opportunities under the Canadian National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS). This webinar will feature Lockheed Martin Canada's supply chain team, who will introduce U.S. manufacturers of technology in the military aerospace, defense and security sectors to export opportunities when selling to Lockheed Martin Canada.

http://export.gov/eac/show
_detail_trade_events.asp?Ev
entID=33587&InputType=EVENT

Nov.7–14, 2012

China

3rd China Aviation Mission to the Zhuhai Airshow with stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou from November 7th – 14th. The Mission will offer U.S. aviation firms a unique platform to showcase their products and services in the world’s fastest growing aviation market, and to meet key Chinese Government and business decision-makers. Likely meetings include the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC), Aviation Industry of China (AVIC), Commercial Aircraft Company of China (COMAC), as well as key MROs like AMECO, GAMECO and MTU. At the Zhuhai Airshow, FCS will arrange prescreened business match-making meetings with Chinese partners for all delegates.

http://export.gov/china/
news/eg_cn_051850.asp

Nov.11-17, 2012

Indonesia and Vietnam

Southeast Asia offers one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets for American exporters. The 10 member states comprising the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) represent a market of 609 million people that received over $76 billion of merchandise exports from the United States in 2011. Collectively, these member states have, a collective GDP of nearly $2.2 trillion. ASEAN’s total merchandise trade has skyrocketed, rising from around $400 billion a year in 1993 to $2.0 trillion in 2010.

Top infrastructure sectors include:
Aviation / Airport Development / Technology

http://export.gov/
trademissions/indoviet2012/

Dec.3-7, 2012

Turkey

Turkish Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission, Ankara and Istanbul. Turkey’s strategic location ensures unrivaled advantages in airline, MRO, cargo and air taxi services in the region. Istanbul is considering adding a 3rd international airport. At the same time, there is strong growth in Turkey’s defense sector. The Turkish market is particularly promising for U.S. suppliers seeking joint-venture opportunities. There are increased opportunities for US small- and medium- sized enterprises within a Turkish partnership framework to enable the modernization of the Turkish Armed Forces.

http://export.gov/california/
losangelesdowntown/events/
turkey/index.asp

Certified Trade Shows

Click on the link for more information on each trade show and specific points of contact

Brazil

 

LAAD Defense & Security 2013
In Partnership With: Clarion Events
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4/9/2013 - 4/12/2013

 

China

 

Airshow China 2012
In Partnership With: Kallman Worldwide
Zhuhai, China

11/13/2012 - 11/18/2012

 

Croatia

 

Adriatic Sea Defense & Aerospace Exhibition & Conference 2013
In Partnership With: TNT Productions
Split, Croatia

4/24/2013 - 4/26/2013

 

Hong Kong

 

Asian Business Aviation 2013
In Partnership With: Reed Exhibitions
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

3/19/2013 - 3/20/2013

 

Japan

 

Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2012
In Partnership With: Kallman Worldwide
Nagoya, Japan

10/9/2012 - 10/14/2012

 

Mexico

 

EXPO Manufactura 2013
In Partnership with: E. J. Krause & Associates
Monterrey, Mexico

2/5/2013 - 2/7/2013

 

South Africa

 

African Aerospace & Defense 2012
In Partnership With: Kallman Worldwide
Pretoria, South Africa

9/19/2012 - 9/23/2012

 

United Arab Emirates

 

IDEX 2013 -- International Defense Exhibition & Conference
In Partnership With: AUSA
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

2/17/2013 - 2/21/2013