The governor of the American state of Georgia, Sonny Perdue, is leading a 37-member Georgia delegation (stand E636B and chalet A67) to the show that is looking for opportunities to grow Georgia's aerospace sector, one of the state's strategic industries.
Perdue will conduct business meetings with companies potentially interested in investing or expanding in Georgia, and will be exploring trade opportunities for Georgia businesses.
"The Dubai air show is the largest aviation event in the world's fastest-growing region, and it's a prime opportunity for Georgia to showcase the top-notch advantages that have helped global aerospace companies flourish here," he says. "Our logistics and workforce supply chains for this sector are among the best in the world, and part of the reason we've targeted aerospace as a strategic growth industry for the state."
The UAE has traditionally been one of the key export markets for aerospace companies based in Georgia. The state of Georgia has registered an exponential increase in its exports to the UAE, from $4.3 million in 2007 to $82 million in 2008. Nine small- and medium-sized aviation-related organisations are participating in the mission to seek export or other business growth opportunities. They include Aventure Aviation, Ecolink, Jetaire Aerospace & Technology, L&G Technology Services, National Museum of Commercial Aviation, Magnolia Plastics, PARTS and PolyStone Creations.
Source: Flight Daily News
