Asa survey summary

Building on Strength

Advancing America’s Leadership in

Aviation and Aerospace

Aerospace States Association Survey Summary

Robert Materna, PhDCenter for Aviation & Aerospace Leadership

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Aviation & Aerospace Survey Summary 2

Purpose

Assess the relative importance of aviation and aerospace-related activities across the states

Collect and share information on – Policies and strategies that can make states more

competitive– The scale and scope of alliances and aerospace

development corporations– The effectiveness of aerospace clusters– STEM related activities across the states– Other best practices and activities that can create

jobs

Identify actions that can make ASA more effective

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Q1. Please rate the importance of these manufacturing and service activities to your state's economy.

General aviation MRO services

Commercial aviation aircraft manufacturing

Commercial aviation MRO services

Aircraft engine R&D

Aircraft engine MRO services

Unmanned aerial systems manufacturing

General aviation R&D

Aircraft engine and engine part manufacturing

Other aircraft part or auxiliary equipment manufacturing

Commercial aviation R&D

Military aviation R&D

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

4.17

4.17

4.17

4.17

4.17

4.18

4.22

4.28

4.28

4.33

4.33

n=18


Q1. Please rate the importance of these manufacturing and service activities to your state's economy.

Military aviation R&D

Commercial aviation R&D

Other aircraft part or auxiliary equipment manufacturing

Aircraft engine and engine part manufacturing

General aviation R&D



Aircraft engine R&D

Commercial aviation MRO services

Commercial aviation aircraft manufacturing

General aviation MRO services

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Q2. Please rate the importance of these missile and space-related activities to your state's economy.

Space flight simulator manufacturing

Commercial space vehicle propulsion manufacturing

Guided missile manufacturing

Guided missile propulsion manufacturing

Commercial space systems integration services

Military space vehicle propulsion manufacturing

Commercial space vehicle manufacturing

Military space vehicle manufacturing

Military space systems integration services

Commercial space R&D

Guided missile R&D

Military space R&D

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

2.88

3.44

3.63

3.63

3.63

3.63

3.69

3.81

3.88

3.94

4.00

4.06

n=18


Q2. Please rate the importance of these missile and space-related activities to your state's economy.

Military space R&D

Guided missile R&D

Commercial space R&D

Military space systems integration services

Military space vehicle manufacturing

Commercial space vehicle manufacturing

Military space vehicle propulsion manufacturing

Commercial space systems integration services

Guided missile propulsion manufacturing

Guided missile manufacturing

Commercial space vehicle propulsion manufacturing

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Q3. Please rate the importance of these space-related services and programs to your state’s economy.

Military Space Ground services

Commercial Space Ground services

Military Space Launch services

Commercial Space Launch services

The Space Grant program

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

2.60

2.67

2.73

2.93

3.93

n=17

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Q3. Please rate the importance of these space-related services and programs to your state’s economy.

Space grant program

Commercial space launch services

Military space launch services

Commercial space ground services

Military space ground services

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Q4. Does your state have a Memorandum of Understanding or some similar agreement with NASA?

6%

17%

78%

Yes No Not Sure n = 18

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Q 5. If "Yes" please, briefly describe its purpose and who to contact for more information.

Found MOUs between NASA and– Ohio, 2010– Hawaii, 2007– Louisiana, 2007

Purpose and who to contact can be found on Internet.

Numerous other MOUS with other organizations available on-line.

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Q 5. If "Yes" please, briefly describe its purpose and who to contact for more information.

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Q 6. Is one or more of your universities classified as a Space Grant institution?

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44%

6%

50%



Q 7. If "Yes” please name the university and describe the focus of its Space Grant work.

Alaska Space Grant Program – a consortium of Universities

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University of Hartford

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Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium

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University of Wisconsin Space Grant Program

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Q 8. In your opinion, what can be done to make the Space Grant program more effective?

Stable predictable funding to build fellowship pipeline

More collaboration with small businesses

Need to tie the NASA SBIR program to this program to leverage federal grant monies

Need more information -- not familiar with the program

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Q 9. Does your state have a Challenger Learning Center?

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17.6%

17.6%

64.7%



Q 9. Does your state have a Challenger Learning Center?

Challenger Learning Center New Mexico

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Q 10. Do you have one or more aerospace clusters in your state?

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75.0%

12.5%

12.5%


Q 11. If "Yes" what is the primary focus of the cluster(s)? Check all that apply

Rotorcraft or rotorcraft part manufacturing

Military aircraft MRO servces

Rotorcraft engine or rotorcraft engine part manufacturing

Space system integration services

Military aircraft or aircraft part manufacturing



Commercial aircraft MRO services

Aircraft engine or engine part manufacturing

Commercial aircraft or aircraft part manufacturing

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

23%

31%

31%

31%

46%

46%

46%

54%

62%

85%

n = 13


Q 11. If "Yes" what is the primary focus of the cluster(s)? Check all that apply

Commercial aircraft or aircraft part manufacturing

Aircraft engine or engine part manufacturing

Commercial aircraft MRO services



Military aircraft or aircraft part manufacturing

Space system integration services

Rotorcraft engine or rotorcraft engine part manufacturing

Military aircraft MRO services

Rotorcraft or rotorcraft part manufacturing

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Q 12. Please rate the effectiveness of your largest aerospace cluster on the following:

Stimulating exports

Generating revenue for the state

Forging new alliances with partners in the U.S.

Creating new businesses

Attracting R&D funds

Creating new products and services for the aviation and aerospace industries

Generating new patents

Creating a positive brand image or reputation for the local area or region

Creating higher paying jobs

Generating revenue for the local community

Creating or maintaining jobs

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

4.00

4.00

4.00

4.09

4.10

4.10

4.11

4.18

4.36

4.45

4.55

n=13


Q 12. Please rate the effectiveness of your largest aerospace cluster on the following:

Creating or maintaining jobs

Generating revenue for the local community

Creating higher paying jobs

Creating a positive brand image or reputation for the local area or region

Generating new patents

Creating new products and services for the aviation and aerospace industries

Attracting R&D funds

Creating new businesses

Forging new alliances with partners in the U.S.

Generating revenue for the state

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Q 13. List the major aerospace employers in your state.

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Acft Braking System Corp AerojetAir National Guard Alaska Aerospace CorporationAlcoa Applied EngineeringArerocet ATSBAE Systems Ball AerospaceBoeing BombardierCOLSA PPG Delta Air LinesDigital Globe Duncan Aviation-LincolnEADS SAIC Eaton, Empire Airlines EMS TechnologiesEsterline FedExFirth Rixson GE GE Aviation General DynamicsGeoEye GoodrichGoodrich Gulfstream Aerospace


Q 13. List the major aerospace employers in your state.

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Hamilton Sundstrand HoneywellITT Lockheed MartinMeggitt Northrop GrummanOrbital Sciences ParkerPCC Airfoils Pratt & WhitneyPrecision Castparts Corporation Precision HelicoptersQuest Aircraft Co RaytheonRaytheon Royal Engineered CompositesSikorsky Sikorsky TECT Teledyne The Freeman Company Triumph GroupUnitech United Launch AllianceWarner Robins Air Logistics Center Western Aircraft Inc.


Q 14. Does your state have one or more aerospace alliances or aerospace development corporations?

43.8%

18.8%

37.5%


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Q 15. If "Yes" what is the organization's website?

Alaska Aerospace Organization at www.akaerospace.com

Arizona & Defense Arizona at azcommerce.com

Aerospace Futures Alliance at www.afa-wa.com

Georgia Center for Innovation at aerospace.georgiainnovation.org

Idaho Aerospace Alliance at www.idaero.org

Maine at http://www.mainemfg.com/

Pacific Northwest Alliance at www.pnaa.net

Washington at www.washington-aerospace.com

Wisconsin’s AeroInnovate at www.aeroinnovate.org

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Q 16. Please check those areas where the state is making major aviation or aerospace-related investments

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Space launch facilities

Aerospace-related business incubators

Aerospace-related laboratories

University aerospace programs

Airports

STEM education

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

13.3%

26.7%

40.0%

40.0%

60.0%

73.3%

n = 15


Q 16. Please check those areas where the state is making major aviation or aerospace-related investments

STEM education

Airports

University aerospace programs

Aerospace-related laboratories

Aerospace-related business incubators

Space launch facilities

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Q 17. Does your state have other programs in-place to encourage aerospace manufacturing?

25.0%

25.0%

50.0%


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Q 18. If "Yes" briefly describe the nature of the program.

The Georgia Center for Innovation in Aerospace – Acts a catalyst, creating opportunities for aerospace

companies and their suppliers by connecting them to new technologies, university research, potential business collaborators and current industry information.

– Advances recognition of Georgia’s strength in the global aerospace industry, and contributes to the entrepreneurial and educational ecosystems required for its continued growth.

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The Ohio Aerospace Institute where our mission is to enhance our partners’ aerospace competitiveness through research and technology development, workforce preparedness, and engagement with global networks for innovation and advocacy

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Other programs included:

Tax incentives for manufacturers

Tax credits, workforce programs

Advanced manufacturing initiative focused on needs of small and medium enterprises

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Q 19. Do you have STEM programs that encourage business to collaborate with the schools in your state?

62.5%

6.3%

31.3%


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Q 20. If "Yes" what metrics do you use to measure the success of your STEM policies or programs?

Graduation rates

Enrollments of in-state students in STEM related degrees in local universities

Number of internships and/or full-time positions created.

High schools students entering college for STEM studies (mostly engineering)

Metrics are currently being designed

See next page . . .

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Q 20. If "Yes" what metrics do you use to measure the success of your STEM policies or programs?

From one respondent’s website, the process typically includes:

Baseline data collected upon student entry into program.

Student data and scores collected and used as a performance-based assessment tool to develop, translate and measure students' progress.

Data also collected to benchmark school/district graduation rates and student achievement data for math and science.

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Q 21. Does your state have a STEM-related program for Veterans?

6.3%

25.0%

68.8%


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Q 22. If "Yes" please describe.

Idaho State University has a Veteran's Sanctuary Program that helps veterans transition back to educational programs.

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California State at San Marcos

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Q 23. Briefly describe other programs you may have to encourage studies in STEM in secondary schools.

Georgia supports the Technology Student Association, the Real World Design Challenge, and various other STEM programs throughout the year.

The Center of Innovation for Aerospace also works with several organizations to deliver an Aerospace STEM Institute in the summer for local science teachers.

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Senior Design Challenge at UCONN: The Entrepreneurship Senior Design Project (ESDP) program developed jointly with the School of Business.

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Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing addresses the need for highly skilled workers in the manufacturing workplace by constructing programs that provide resources to educators and students interested in learning new technologies in manufacturing.

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Q 24. Briefly describe the major aviation or aerospace-related policy initiatives your state is working on?

The Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace Policy Working Group develops initiatives and policies to present to state leaders that support local industry.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is working on a cluster and supply chain analysis with the goal of developing a sector growth strategy.

The Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force is working to protect military bases.

The National Composite Center is developing a R&D consortium of Ohio aerospace suppliers, incubators and universities to develop next-generation composite products for use in new Airbus aircraft.

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NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Ohio is developing fuel cells for emissions-free aircraft, the International Space Station, reusable launch vehicles, a Mars airplane, and a Space Shuttle upgrade, as well as for systems to produce electricity and store energy on the Moon and Mars.

Washington State is working on workforce training, retraining/job placement for veterans, STEM education, and public/private R&D initiatives.

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Arizona is working on a new manufacturing refundable tax credit program for qualified facilities.

Idaho has developed a new policy and law on sales taxes exemption for aircraft parts, components and materials.

Not aware of any aerospace related policy initiatives in our state. (multiple similar responses)

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Q 25. Does your state have a strategy for increasing its competitive position in the global aerospace market?

56.3%

18.8%

25.0%


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Focusing on technology, workforce, and the business environment.

Exploring opportunities and strategies in very new emerging industries.

Capitalizing on our geographic location and proximity to Asia to advertise our state as an air crossroads.

Investing in our aerospace corporation to make it a premier, competitive launch facility; deregulating air cargo transfer for global airlines; and serving as a test-bed for aerospace R&D.

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Marketing ourselves as a regional Midwest supply chain with aerospace manufacturing assets.

Ohio’s strategy is the Ohio Aerospace and Advisory Council initiative.

State is focused on workforce training, STEM education, retraining/job placement for veterans, public/private R&D, national/international branding and marketing.

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) industry expansion.

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State strategy built around the Maine Aerospace Alliance, where the mission is to:– Assist Maine companies to provide innovative

products to the worldwide aerospace market – Grow that market by making their capabilities known

and – Create a synergistic approach among Maine

aerospace companies, their resources, and their customers.

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Q 27. Are there other actions ASA should be taking?

37.5%

6.3%

56.3%


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Q 28. If "Yes" please describe.*

Apply pressure to create a more business friendly environment -- lower taxes, fewer regulations and less restrictive labor policies

Apply for grants to implement actions discussed -- hard to implement new actions without additional funding

Help create connectivity to foreign supply chains.

Assist in opening marketing channels to foreign opportunities

Apply pressure on NASA to increase the amount of work they do with local manufacturers

Increase access to talent through STEM initiatives

*Note: This question includes responses from both surveys.

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Help more firms get involved with the Advanced Manufacturing initiative

Reduce regulatory burdens

Assist with financing

Support small to medium firms through more collaborative efforts

Help reduce costs

Foster predictable federal policies – such as for R&D funding and procurement

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Simplify foreign trade rules (ITAR)

Encourage regional or national supply chain consortia.

Make ASA and its members known to the general population – need to advertise capabilities

Emphasize importance of aerospace to member states.

Continue to share best practices

Help small firms and members of ASA gain more exposure

Promote more participation by senior government officials

Recognize we are in competition with better central planning elsewhere

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We are complacent or excessively dependent on military orders. Need direction for moving to commercial programs or will drift out of global relevance

Offer more assistance to firms trying to enter foreign markets

Help smaller firms keep abreast of Requests for Quotes

Provide programs to help small firms continually adapt advanced technologies

Provide support for smaller firms trying to implement lean manufacturing techniques

Apply pressure on the FAA to streamline and reform their certification process

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Summary

R&D, manufacturing, and MRO all important

Not many states have MOUs with NASA, but some do exist

Almost half the states have Space Grant programs

Few states have Challenger Learning Centers

Three quarters have some type of aerospace cluster– Commercial aircraft or aircraft part manufacturing– Aircraft engine or engine part manufacturing– Commercial aircraft MRO services– Unmanned aerial systems manufacturing

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Summary

Aerospace clusters most effective at– Creating or maintaining jobs– Generating revenue for the local community– Creating higher paying jobs– Creating a positive brand image or reputation for the

local area or region– Generating new patents– Creating new products and services for the aviation

and aerospace industries– Attracting R&D funds– Creating new businesses and more

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Summary

Over 40% of states have one or more aerospace alliances or aerospace development corporations

States are making major investments in– STEM education– Airports– University aerospace programs– Aerospace-related laboratories– Aerospace-related business incubators– Space launch facilities

25% of states have other programs in-place to encourage aerospace manufacturing

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Summary

Over 60% have STEM programs that encourage business to collaborate with the schools in their state

Different metrics are used to measure success of STEM programs

Only one state had a STEM program targeted at Veterans

Different programs exist to encourage studies in STEM in secondary schools

Many different policies and initiatives being implemented to make states more competitive

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Summary

Many opportunities for ASA and States

Lobby stakeholders to create more business friendly environment

Pursue grants for aerospace-related initiatives

Expand benchmarking to help states explore different ways to promote aerospace

Develop and strengthen regional innovation clusters – within and across states

Work with NASA, FAA, AIA and other government and non-government agencies where it makes sense

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Summary

Leverage and expand STEM activities across states

Expand marketing and promote what states, ASA, and industry are doing

Promote successful aerospace case studies in programs like the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the Advanced, Manufacturing Initiative, SBIR, etc.

Create national service to help small firms track Requests for Quotes

Promote regional, national, and international supply chain capabilities

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Summary

Continue to capture and share lessons learned and best practices

Engage more senior government officials

Expand relationship with the International Trade Administration – Promote the National Export Initiative– Open up marketing channels– Organize and lead aerospace trade delegations, etc.

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Summary

Organize programs to help small to medium manufacturers– Non-traditional financing techniques– Exporting and other market entry strategies– How to navigate ITAR and export controls– Case studies of successful aerospace joint ventures,

licensing agreements, co-production arrangements– How to shift from the military environment to the

commercial environment

Take a wider view of the role for states and ASA

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Demographics: States Represented

AlaskaAlabamaArizonaColoradoConnecticutGeorgiaIdahoIndiana

Massachusetts

Maine

Nebraska

Ohio

South Dakota

Washington

Wisconsin

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For More Information

Charles H. Huettner, Executive DirectorAerospace States Association107 S. West Street, Suite 510Alexandria, VA 22314www.aerostates.orgPh: 202 257-4872

Robert Materna, PhD, Professor of Business AdministrationCenter for Aviation & Aerospace LeadershipCollege of BusinessEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University – [email protected]: 770 722-4923

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Supplemental Informationfrom

Survey on Small to Medium-size Aerospace Manufacturers

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Background

Over 90% of firms that produce aircraft products and parts employ less than 500 people

Firms with less than 500 people provide 10 % of the jobs

Small firms account for approximately 25% of innovation

The sales gap between large and small firms has increased

Many of the parts that used to be produced by small firms in the U.S. are now being produced elsewhere

Even though sales are increasing, we need to mind the gap and preserve this important sector of the economy

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Growing Sales Gap Between Small and Large Firms as of 2Q12

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Source: US Census Bureau Quarterly Financial Report

4Q

2000 4Q

2001 4Q

2002 4Q 2003 4Q

2004 4Q

2005 4Q

2006 4Q

2007 4Q

2008 4Q

2009 4Q

2010 4Q

2011

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

Firms with Assets Equal to or Greater Than $25 MillionFirms with Assets Less Than $25 Million

Index 4Q 2000 = 100


Q 1. Top Global Challenges Facing Small-to-Medium Aerospace Manufacturers

Foreign competitors that receive foreign government subsidies.

Limited access to markets due to excessive non-tariff barriers.

Lack of knowledge about how to operate outside the U.S.

High U.S. labor costs compared to labor costs in other countries.

Competing with foreign firms with less restrictive labor practices.

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Q 2. Top Domestic Challenges Facing Small-to-Medium Manufacturers

Uncertainty created by cuts to federal and state budgets.

Lack of U.S. workers with the right science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.

Pressure to reduce costs by customers.

Lack of R&D funds for small-to-medium U.S. manufacturers.

Current U.S. ITAR restrictions.

Difficulty in obtaining financing for capital improvements.

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Note: last two items tie for fifth place.


Q 9. Do you think the U.S. aerospace industry is becoming more dependent on foreign suppliers?

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46.7%

33.3%

20.0%



Q 11. Do you anticipate further consolidation in the U.S. aerospace industry?

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71.4%

7.1%

21.4%


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