Welcome to the 2010 Oklahoma Aerospace Summit and Expo, your Flight Plan to the Future! It is an honor for the Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance (OAA) to once again present the region’s premier aerospace event. In addition to the Summit, the OAA provides a variety of information-sharing and networking opportunities for the region’s aerospace community.

It’s a fact: Aerospace is a vital part of the nation’s economy. The Oklahoma aerospace industry is responsible for over 143,000 jobs in the state, a $5 billion dollar annual payroll, and nearly $12 billion in industrial output or about 10% of Oklahoma’s economy. The reach, diversity and economic impact of this industry will be very evident at the Oklahoma Aerospace Summit and Expo, scheduled for June 2 & 3 of 2010, in Oklahoma City, at the Cox Convention Center.

The Summit has drawn as many as 1,000 attendees and more than 100 exhibiting companies. Last year, in addition to hundreds attending from Oklahoma, there were representatives from Texas, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, and Arkansas. Every aspect of the aerospace industry will be evident: military, commercial, business and general aviation, unmanned aerial systems and space.

The Oklahoma Aerospace Summit and Expo will celebrate its 9th anniversary in June of 2010. Whether you attend as an exhibitor, aero or non-aero company representative, educator, public policy maker, or as someone interested in finding a career in aerospace, Summit 2010 will be a valuable investment. The Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance Board of Directors and staff look forward to seeing you in Oklahoma City in June.
 
There will be a great new adventure in Oklahoma City at the Cox Convention Center June 1-4, 2010.

Mary E. Smith
Executive Director
Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance