News & Events

Wednesday, 13 September 2017 17:19

Proud Achievements Along Our Flight Path

As the years continue to roll by, let’s take a moment to look back on some of the biggest ways the Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Alliance is shown diligently working for its members:
On the legislative front, two impressive reforms have been initiated thanks to the AADA’s involvement:

The implementation of a flyaway-state tax exemption for aircraft in Arkansas: ...

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Wednesday, 13 September 2017 17:16

NBAA-BACE The Place to Be In 2018


Assisting aerospace and defense companies to showcase their products and services to the international marketplace is a longstanding mission of the AADA. International trade shows are an excellent way to accomplish that goal. One such tradeshow that is quite popular in the Aerospace and Defense community is the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

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Tuesday, 08 August 2017 06:10

Up and Coming with the AADA

The AADA has been working hard to provide valuable opportunities to members, including training opportunities, member events, and even ways for member companies to attend trade shows at discounted cost through grants and strategic partnerships.  There’s a lot to look forward to during the last two quarters of 2017 and going into 2018.  Here are some highlights from this year and events members will want ...

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Tuesday, 08 August 2017 06:09

Cost Savvy Training Opportunity!

Fall is rapidly approaching! And so is YOUR chance for the Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Alliance’s inaugural training course!
Fast Facts:
What: ISO/ AS9100 (+mandatory Rev. D) Internal Auditor Training
When: Sept. 7 & 8
Where: ...

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Tuesday, 08 August 2017 06:07

Hopeful Foundation to Expanding Education

Perhaps still unknown to many current residents, the aviation/aerospace industry is rapidly becoming Arkansas’ largest, and most valuable, export. With nearly 180 major companies serving the industry, Arkansas’ competitive airspace environment is backed by its numerous runway-accessible sites and its highly skilled labor force. 
But the rapidly expanding aerospace industry was not always ...

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