Where Aerospace & Defense Soars
Take your business to new heights with Ohio’s Advanced Aerospace and Defense Super Sector.
Ohio’s Advanced Aerospace & Defense Super Sector connects space, advanced air mobility, military & federal, and commercial aerospace into a trillion-dollar, hyper-growth ecosystem unlike anywhere else. Top aerospace companies, defense contractors, federal missions, and aircraft manufacturers and suppliers are coming to Ohio to be part of a sustainable business environment where groundbreaking research, development, and big ideas seamlessly come together to minimize friction and maximize collaboration.
Our state’s supportive business climate, strong regulatory environment, and convergence of talent, innovation, and logistics create unmatched opportunities for aerospace and defense companies and missions. Limits are tested, supply chains are optimized, and businesses benefit from proximity to mission-critical partners and providers. Combined with a high quality of life and low cost of living, it’s no wonder Ohio has a long legacy—and a strong future—of aerospace and defense innovation.
Global Leaders Choose in Ohio
Why Advanced Aerospace and Defense Fly Higher in Ohio:
supplier state to Airbus and Boeing
largest manufacturing workforce in the US
in jobs count with 18,244 for aerospace part product manufacturing (2023)
in the U.S. for aerospace/defense leaders (2024)
aerospace and aviation firms.
annual STEM degree and certificate completions
Aerospace Employees
billion invested annually in science and engineering R&D statewide
Will You Be Next?
Ohio is Set for Takeoff
Launch Your Next Mission in Ohio
Home to two federal research centers, four federal innovation institutes, and seven R-1 top-tier research universities, Ohio’s vast array of federal and military installations supports over 400,000 jobs and delivers nearly $55 billion in gross regional product. As an aviation manufacturing hub with an extensive supply chain, Ohio puts companies in the heart of it all.
Our state offers businesses sustained growth for years to come. The centrally located state is bolstered by over 70 higher education institutions with aerospace occupation programs. It’s no wonder industry-leading companies like SNC, GE Aerospace, and Honeywell call Ohio home.