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About the PNAA Advance trade mission

Invest NI is proposing to bring a delegation of Northern Ireland Aerospace companies to the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA) annual conference in February 2025. 

The conference will be hosted at the Lynnwood Conference Center in the greater Seattle area for two days of seminars and workshops with members of the PNAA and the aerospace industry across the USA.

We anticipate two days of meetings with Boeing and the supply chain of tier one and two manufacturers, as well as companies in adjacent industries such as the future of flight, space and cyber security.

Finally, a mission relevant factory tour is proposed, providing an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning and understand the supply chain in Washington State area.

Find out more about the PNAA Advance Conference.

Who should consider participating in the PNAA Advance trade mission?

The event and trade mission are suitable for business within the aerospace sector, particularly the aerostructure subsector offering: 

  • Component or sub-assemblies for aircraft building 
  • Technology for aircraft operations 
  • Design or engineering services 
  • Finishing and treatments 
  • Testing services

Companies in adjacent sectors such as cyber security, data analytics and green economy who are targeting the aerospace, defence and space industries will also benefit from participating.

Who is eligible to participate in the PNAA Advance trade mission?

Our International Trade Calendar exhibitions and trade missions are open to all Invest Northern Ireland client companies that meet the eligibility criteria. Find out more about becoming an Invest Northern Ireland client company.

Please note that spaces to attend this event are limited. Spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis subject to participation payment.

Interested in participating in the PNAA Advance trade mission?

To check your eligibility to participate, please answer these three questions.

Is your business eligible?

Answer the following questions to find out if you can apply.

Q1 - Is your business currently based in Northern Ireland?
Q2 - Can your product or service be sold to customers outside Northern Ireland?
Q3 - Are you an existing Invest Northern Ireland customer?

It is critical to understand any regulatory, compliance, and procedural issues that might affect your product or service in your target market.

A rule or regulation could stop you exporting, therefore it makes sense to find out before you spend any time or money exploring your export options.

Based on your answers your business is eligible to apply for this event.

Complete the following form and one of our international trade advisors will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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Based on your answers, you should discuss your business’ support needs with an Invest NI advisor.

Complete the following form and one of our advisors will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Sorry, based on your answers your business does not meet the eligibility criteria for support from Invest NI

Considering doing business with Northern Ireland? Find out more about Northern Ireland’s highly skilled talent, excellent infrastructure, competitive costs, and supportive, business-friendly environment – see Why Northern Ireland?

The UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade offers a wide range of free export support. To find out more, visit great.gov.uk.

Based on your answers, your business is not eligible to receive support to attend this event.

Find more about Invest NI’s support for business.

The nibusinessinfo.co.uk website offers a wide range of help, support and guidance to help you start, run and grow a business.

Cost

£500 + VAT.

Benefits of participating in the PNAA Advance trade mission

The participation package will include:  

  • Attendance at PNAA Advance Conference 
  • Attendance at welcome reception and PNAA banquet 
  • B2B and networking sessions at PNAA Conference 
  • Attendance at International Delegation Day with potential meetings with Boeing and the Tier One supply chain 
  • Attendance on the Boeing factory tour 
  • Potential for pre-arranged meetings specific to your needs 

On successful completion of the event, Invest NI will provide grant assistance of £700 towards flights and accommodation for one company employee. This is subject to the completion of a short evaluation questionnaire.

Find out more about PNAA Advance Conference