Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association

The State of Aerospace, Aviation and Manufacturing in Vermont

According to the Economic Impact on Civil Aviation on the U.S. Economy study done by the FAA in December 2009, the economic impact of civil aviation for the state of Vermont includes:

    • $999,609,827 in economic output
    • $257,573,811 in earnings
    • 9,369 jobs

The Vermont Chamber's Aerospace & Aviation Association (VAAA) is a division of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce that represents and serves a network of over 250 manufacturers and supply chain partners in Vermont's high-growth and emerging cluster sectors, including:

    • Advanced Ceramics
    • Carbon Composites
    • Electronics
    • Electrical Controls
    • Information Technology (Security)
    • Metal Fabrication & Welding
    • Painting, Coating & Finishing
    • Plastics & Polymers
    • Precision Machining (production & prototype)
    • Robotics
    • Sensors & Integrated systems
    • Semiconductors

…..for the aerospace and aviation industries and related manufacturing industries:

    • Automotive
    • Defense
    • Energy Services, Utilities, Oil & Gas
    • Engineering Services
    • Industrial
    • Medical Device Manufacturing
    • Optics
    • Research & Development
    • Telecommunications

VAAA provides Vermont Chamber members with access to many benefits, including:

    • Supply chain, sourcing, and procurement opportunities with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primes, sub primes, and large government contractors.
    • State and government officials, including Vermont's Congressional Delegation.
    • An online directory and resources for manufacturers and supply chain partners.
    • Qualifying supply chain partners based on license, certification and procurement requirements and making trusted referrals and introductions for B2B.
    • Breaking news and communications.