Improving Aerospace Competiveness

Aerospace Competitiveness Study
As part of the Washington Aerospace Partnership's successful effort to land the 737 MAX, a competitive analysis was conducted by Accenture. The analysis identified near and long term initiatives to improve Washington's prospects in securing the 737 MAX as well as future aerospace manufacturing contracts. The study analyzed a range of qualitative factors and conducted a thorough quantitative analysis of the eight states with aerospace industries. The initiatives that emerged out of the study became the Washington Aerospace Partnership's Legislative Agenda.

Near Term Initiatives
1. Preserve Washington’s Workforce Advantage
2. Produce Engineers and Research to Support the Aerospace Cluster
3. Get High School Graduates Workforce-Ready
4. Consolidate the Advantage of Existing 737 Facilities
5. Continue Government’s Positive Engagement in Aerospace

Long Term Initiatives
1. Improve K-8 STEM Performance
2. Strengthen State Institutions
3. Secure Federal Support

Study Documents
Executive Summary
Full Study

Governor's November 16, 2011 News Conference Information Governor's News Release
Statewide Media Coverage

The Washington Aerospace Competitiveness Study was funded through the generosity of public and private partners throughout the state, including: