Who Are We?
The Americas Aerospace Cluster (AAC) is a non-profit organization with the goal of bringing together the aerospace industry in the USA and connecting with the global network of aerospace clusters.
We provide leadership at the national and international levels, to facilitate aerospace related investment, job creation, collaboration and R&D.
The mission of our Cluster is to connect the aerospace industry with local and national governments, international governmental and non-governmental organizations, research centers and non-profit organizations to grow aerospace in different regions and sectors.
Our cluster (AAC), although based in Phoenix, Arizona is structured under the philosophy of being an international structure in co-operating with other companies and institutes that are based in other parts of the Americas which are also working in the fields of aviation and aerospace. This provides the AAC with the ability to reach different assets in the industry.
AAC initiates and actively encourages the exchange of information and knowledge between all partners via innovation. AAC assists in developing and realizing concrete steps and projects for long-term trans-national cooperation between international clusters, industry, governments and academia for a stronger and more competitive American position in aerospace markets.
Board of Directors
Dr. Joanna Szydlo-Moore, MBA
President / CEO
Gunnar Light
Vice President Collaboration
Brian Krupski
Vice President Outreach
What We Do?
Our strategy is to facilitate the development of aerospace industry through co-operation with international clusters and institutions to create a mutually profitable work-sharing platform.
AAC advocates for a well-informed public and political dialogue about global business. The Cluster partners in organizing professional events catered from small to large businesses in the aerospace field which are open to the public. The R&D goal is to support the latest technology in aerospace, including alternative power for military and commercial vehicles and applications.
AAC was founded by industry executives working for various aviation and aerospace companies with the desire to promote and develop the Aviation Industry. AAC plays a role of a catalyst and facilitator in the industry development process while actively supporting the following projects:
▪ Technology & Innovation
▪ Investment, M&A, Joint Venture & Exports
▪ Education & Training
▪ Fostering Global Relationships, Offsets & Collaboration
▪ Connect Arizona Industry, Universities, Government Agencies and Professional Organizations
Stephen Guine
Treasurer / CFO
Dr. Don Gervasio
Secretary
Ligia McLean
Friend of The Board
Why You Should Join?
We will provide you with excellent networking opportunities during our events in the USA and many other countries.
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AAC members receive Arizona Technology Council member privileges at ATC events.
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AAC members receive Global Chamber member privileges at GC events.
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AAC members receive from the Aerospace & Defense Forum member privileges at A&D Forum events. Clarification: AAC members will get free attendance at meetings, but not member access to the website or first choice on tours
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AAC members receive 50% of annual "Connecting Global Aerospace Industry" conference.
We are a non-profit organization and the profits will go to funding key R&D projects and events of the aerospace industry.