Ohio also is home to some of the world's largest aerospace and aviation industry businesses including GE Aviation, Boeing, Parker-Hannifin, Goodrich and Timken, just to name a few. In addition, Ohio also is home to a world-class research environment that includes two dedicated federal aerospace laboratories - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and NASA Glenn in Cleveland - and ten aerospace related doctoral programs at Ohio universities. Graduates of these institutions provide a cluster of highly skilled and educated workers.

Ohio's aerospace jobs rank 1st among the 12 comparable states in private sector aerospace and defense manufacturing value-added, nearly double the national average. More than 66,000 specialized aerospace and aviation workers-double the national average-provide Ohio with an abundant pool of professionals to effectively meet industry needs.

Aerospace companies located in Ohio also benefit from Ohio's central location supported by a world-class logistics infrastructure, easy access to markets and supply chains, a highly skilled workforce, and public-private sector leadership.

Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. and Canadian population and is within a one-day drive of 70 percent of North America's manufacturing capacity. The state's central location and world-class logistics capabilities help companies reduce operating costs by getting components and finished goods quickly to their destination anywhere in the U.S. or around the globe.

Understanding today's global economy, Ohio lawmakers dramatically revamped the state's tax structure, creating the lowest rates in the Midwest and an extremely profit-friendly business climate for companies that locate in the state.

The advantages Ohio offers positions the state as an international leader for business success in the 21st century global marketplace. Companies continue to discover the benefits of investing in Ohio, finding a preferred location for capital investment, a competitive business environment and a perfect balance between business pursuits and personal aspirations.

Ohio also is home to some of the world's largest aerospace and aviation industry businesses including GE Aviation, Boeing, Parker-Hannifin, Goodrich and Timken, just to name a few. In addition, Ohio also is home to a world-class research environment that includes two dedicated federal aerospace laboratories - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and NASA Glenn in Cleveland - and ten aerospace related doctoral programs at Ohio universities. Graduates of these institutions provide a cluster of highly skilled and educated workers.

Ohio's aerospace jobs rank 1st among the 12 comparable states in private sector aerospace and defense manufacturing value-added, nearly double the national average. More than 66,000 specialized aerospace and aviation workers-double the national average-provide Ohio with an abundant pool of professionals to effectively meet industry needs.

Aerospace companies located in Ohio also benefit from Ohio's central location supported by a world-class logistics infrastructure, easy access to markets and supply chains, a highly skilled workforce, and public-private sector leadership.

Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. and Canadian population and is within a one-day drive of 70 percent of North America's manufacturing capacity. The state's central location and world-class logistics capabilities help companies reduce operating costs by getting components and finished goods quickly to their destination anywhere in the U.S. or around the globe.

Understanding today's global economy, Ohio lawmakers dramatically revamped the state's tax structure, creating the lowest rates in the Midwest and an extremely profit-friendly business climate for companies that locate in the state.

The advantages Ohio offers positions the state as an international leader for business success in the 21st century global marketplace. Companies continue to discover the benefits of investing in Ohio, finding a preferred location for capital investment, a competitive business environment and a perfect balance between business pursuits and personal aspirations.

Ohio's aerospace jobs rank 1st among the 12 comparable states in private sector aerospace and defense manufacturing value-added, nearly double the national average. More than 66,000 specialized aerospace and aviation workers-double the national average-provide Ohio with an abundant pool of professionals to effectively meet industry needs.

Aerospace companies located in Ohio also benefit from Ohio's central location supported by a world-class logistics infrastructure, easy access to markets and supply chains, a highly skilled workforce, and public-private sector leadership.

Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. and Canadian population and is within a one-day drive of 70 percent of North America's manufacturing capacity. The state's central location and world-class logistics capabilities help companies reduce operating costs by getting components and finished goods quickly to their destination anywhere in the U.S. or around the globe.

Watch this "Ohio Means Business" segment as Keely Croxton, assistant professor of logistics at The Ohio State University, explains the importance of logistics and supply chain management in Ohio's aerospace industry. "Ohio Means Business" is a production sponsored by the Ohio News Network (ONN), The Ohio State University, and Fisher College of Business.

As the nation recognizes National Aerospace Week this week, Ohio celebrates its historic strengths and goals for future industry success. Ohio delivers on its promises to be the ideal environment for aerospace companies to thrive. Ohio's aerospace and aviation industry is the nation's leader in advanced propulsion and power technology. The state boasts more than 1,000 private companies, more than 100,000 workers, two federal laboratories, a network of higher education institutions and numerous nonprofit organizations engaged in the aerospace industry, well positioning Ohio to take advantage of the market growth.

As the birthplace of aviation, Ohio's aerospace and aviation industry covers a complete spectrum of advanced propulsion technologies for all aerospace vehicle types (aircraft, rockets and spacecraft) both military and commercial. Ohio's network of suppliers draws in billions of dollars annually from global companies like Boeing and Airbus.

Ohio also is home to some of the world's largest aerospace and aviation industry businesses including GE Aviation, Boeing, Parker-Hannifin, Goodrich and Timken, just to name a few. In addition, Ohio also is home to a world-class research environment that includes two dedicated federal aerospace laboratories - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and NASA Glenn in Cleveland - and ten aerospace related doctoral programs at Ohio universities. Graduates of these institutions provide a cluster of highly skilled and educated workers.

Ohio's aerospace jobs rank 1st among the 12 comparable states in private sector aerospace and defense manufacturing value-added, nearly double the national average. More than 66,000 specialized aerospace and aviation workers-double the national average-provide Ohio with an abundant pool of professionals to effectively meet industry needs.

Aerospace companies located in Ohio also benefit from Ohio's central location supported by a world-class logistics infrastructure, easy access to markets and supply chains, a highly skilled workforce, and public-private sector leadership.

Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. and Canadian population and is within a one-day drive of 70 percent of North America's manufacturing capacity. The state's central location and world-class logistics capabilities help companies reduce operating costs by getting components and finished goods quickly to their destination anywhere in the U.S. or around the globe.

Understanding today's global economy, Ohio lawmakers dramatically revamped the state's tax structure, creating the lowest rates in the Midwest and an extremely profit-friendly business climate for companies that locate in the state. A recent report by the Quantitative Economics and Statistics Practices (QUEST) of Ernst & Young in conjunction with the Council On State Taxation (COST) ranks Ohio as third in the nation for friendliest tax environment.

The advantages Ohio offers positions the state as an international leader for business success in the 21st century global marketplace. Companies continue to discover the benefits of investing in Ohio, finding a preferred location for capital investment, a competitive business environment and a perfect balance between business pursuits and personal aspirations.

Learn more about Ohio's leadership in aerospace innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Ohio leads the nation in aircraft engine manufacturing and development, military aeronautics acquisition, and research and development. This leadership places Ohio at the forefront of the technology, resources, and skills needed to meet the anticipated 3.44 percent increase in global aircraft demand over the next decade. Ohio also has additional strength
in adjacent aerospace areas such as unmanned systems, advanced materials research and manufacturing, testing, and aircraft maintenance and overhaul. All together this creates an environment for unprecedented growth, partnership opportunities, productivity, and profitability at a low cost.

Ohio is within 600 miles (1,00 kilometers) of 61 percent of all U.S. and Canadian manufacturing locations. The state is centrally located and aerospace companies in Ohio are within 100 miles of two or more industry flagship organizations including the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, and GE Aviation in Cincinnati among others. Ohio's Wright Patterson Air Force Base/Air Force Material Command is the purchasing headquarters for the entire United States Air Force and its allies and Ohio offers a world-class logistics infrastructure. Becoming a part of the collaborative effort among Ohio's flagship organizations will allow your business to work to solve some of the aerospace industry's most challenging innovation needs, while subsequently gaining easy access to customers and the world. In addition, Ohio invests over $233 million dollars annually in R&D projects that will impact the aerospace industry.

Learn more how you can leverage Ohio's leadership in the development of new aerospace and aviation technologies to help your business succeed.