The Cluster
Today, the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Cluster serves more than Boeing, and it goes beyond commercial jets. It consists of thousands of companies big and small that serve every segment of aerospace – from commercial and military jets to unmanned systems and space age rockets. With the evolution of composites, advancements in engines and new technology, the cluster’s future is brighter than ever. The next 25 years will be limited only by the imagination of our cluster’s talented and experienced workforce.

Aerospace in Washington State






In 2018 Washington State Was Ranked #1 for Aerospace Manufacturing
Washington State is the most competitive state in the U.S. for aerospace manufacturing according to the 2018 Aerospace Competitive Economics Study released June 6, 2018, by renowned aerospace analysts at Teal Group and Olympic Analytics.
The study ranks 50 states and the District of Columbia on 41 metrics including costs, labor & education, taxes & incentives, industry, economy, and research & innovation. Washington outscored other states by a large margin on a weighted scoring system.
“This report verifies what we have known for a long time,” said PNAA CEO Melanie Jordan. “Washington State is the best place in the country, if not the world, for aerospace manufacturing. Our workers, aerospace manufacturers, educators and leaders make this a great place to design the world’s most incredible airplanes -- including Boeing’s much anticipated New Midsize Airplane.”