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2011 North Carolina Aerospace Suppliers ConferenceTRANSCRIPT
The World is Open for
Your Business.
Let the U.S. Commercial Service
connect you to a world of opportunity.
Let Us Help You Export.
With 165 offices in U.S. Embassies and consulates in
82 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S.
Department of Commerce’s International Trade
Administration can assist you to connect with
international buyers worldwide.
A Global Network to Assist you grow sales
Trade Counseling. Get the information and advice you need
to succeed.
Market Intelligence. Target the best market opportunities.
Business Matchmaking. Connect with the right partners and
prospects.
Commercial Diplomacy. Ensure your products and services have
the best possible prospects for success in international markets.
Proven Expertise: Trade Counseling
Planning an Export Strategy.
Legal and Regulatory Issues.
Understand and comply with global
product standards, certification requirements,
electricity regulations, and packaging laws.
Documentation and Product Requirements.
– Verify tariff rates and import fees; determine
your product’s Schedule B and HS numbers.
Trade Problems.
– Get assistance with customs-related issues.
Get the information and advice you need to succeed.
Finding International Partners
Gold Key
International Partner Search
Trade Counseling and Resources for Aviation
Companies
Trade Counseling – export licensing
questions/guidance
Gold Key Service – meetings with overseas airlines,
MROs, representatives/distributors, MODs, etc.
Aerospace Executive Service – Gold Key Service-type
presence at major overseas show.
Advocacy – U.S. Government advocacy and assistance
when bidding on overseas procurements.
Upcoming Air Shows 2011-2012
• NBAA October 10-12, Las Vegas
• Seoul Air Show October 18-23, Seoul, S. Korea
• Dubai Air Show Nov. 13-17, UAE
• Airshow China Nov. 16-21, China
• DefExpo Jan. 19-22, India
• Singapore Air Show Feb. 14-19, Singapore
• FIDAE March 27-April 2, Chile
• LAAD April 10-12, Brazil
• Aircraft Interiors April 27-29, Hamburg
• Defense & Aerospace Trade Mission May 5-11, Turkey
• EBACE May 14-16, Switzerland
• ILA – Berlin Air Show June 19-24, Berlin
Upcoming Air Shows 2011-2012 (Continued)
Africa Aerospace & Defense
Sept. 19-23, South Africa
Aerospace Supplier Trade Mission
Oct. 8-12, Mexico
Milipol
Nov. 26-28, Qatar
Aeromart Toulouse
Dec. 4-6, France
Aerospace Executive Service at Singapore Air
Show
February 13-17, 2012
Participation Includes:
– Pre-scheduled meetings with potential partners, distributors, and end
users
– Individual kiosk space within the U.S. Pavilion for displaying company
literature and posters and conducting meetings
– Pre-show breakfast briefing on February 13
– Daily transportation to and from AES hotel and SAS
– One show entry pass per company representative
– U.S. Exhibitors Welcome Reception and U.S. VIP reception
– Meetings with Commercial Service aerospace and defense industry
specialists from U.S. Embassies and Consulates across Asia
– And more!
More information: Contact [email protected]
export.gov/northcarolina
Contact us today
www.export.gov/northcarolina Greensboro, Raleigh, Charlotte U.S Export Assistance Centers (USEAC)
George Thomas
Charlotte
704 333 4886 ext 223
Stephanie Heckel
Greensboro
Phone: 336.333.5345 Frances Selema
Raleigh
Phone: 919.281.2753