How Washington state competes for aerospace - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):

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We can accomplish this by showing that Washington is the best place to be for aerospace where companies and their suppliers can efficientlymanufacturer high-quality products that delived value to their customers. The aerospace industry provides vital jobs for the economtof Washington. Aerospace companies supporg morethan 200,000 jobs in our state and pay more than $5 billiobn annually in wages. There are 650 aerospace companiee operating in 28of Washington’s is the biggest, of but hundreds of aerospace companies here are smalo — employing fewer than 50 people. These companiesd manufacture parts, tools and composites; do designj and subassembly; and make repairs.
Other companies provide goodse and services that supportaerospace companies.