NASA Glenn Research Center, Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI), Ohio Department of Development, Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton Development Coalition and the Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) have designed Ohio Aerospace Day to increase awareness about Ohio's role in aerospace.

Dr. Woodrow Whitlow Jr., director of NASA's Glenn Research Center said, "NASA Glenn is pleased to be part of such an important event that pays tribute to Ohio's aerospace industry. It is my hope that this inaugural event will lead to long-term collaborations and partnerships that will place the state at the forefront of aerospace research, technology and development at home and abroad."

"Ohio is the birthplace, home, and future of aerospace," said Dr. Michael Heil, president and chief executive of OAI. "Ohio Aerospace Day will help our state develop and publicize our strengths to remain a leader in the rapidly growing world aerospace economy."

Ohio Aerospace Day is designed to increase awareness of the importance of aerospace to Ohio's economy, enlighten citizens about Ohio's capabilities in aerospace, increase the competitive position of Ohio's aerospace industry through dialogue, and exchange ideas on public policies and strategic partnerships that can enhance Ohio's position in the global aerospace market.

"Aerospace represents not just a rich history of innovation for Ohio, but also potent possibilities for future job growth," said Lt. Governor Fisher, who also serves as Director of the Ohio Department of Development. "Our aerospace-industry partners are extremely important to the economic development vitality of Ohio."

Ohio's strengths in aerospace reside in the presence of two Federal aerospace research installations - NASA Glenn and Air Force Research Laboratory - a strong supply chain to the world's aerospace companies, and the presence of strong research capability in Ohio's universities.

Ohio has more than 50 suppliers to the Space Shuttle program and is second largest supplier to Boeing. With these assets, Ohio is positioned to grow its presence in the aerospace sector nationally and internationally, attracting new jobs, research investments, and intellectual capability to the state.

"Since the very beginning of powered flight, the Dayton Region has been the world center for developing aerospace technology," said JP Nauseef, President and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition.

"By teaming together with the aerospace interests throughout the state, we can put together a critical mass that will add even more jobs and economic development. The community and industry partnership with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and the Air Force Research Laboratory is one highlight of our state strength."

"We have the unique opportunity to increase our high-technology workforce by leveraging the aerospace assets in Ohio," said Joe Roman, president and chief executive of the GCP. "Recently, Ohio entered the exclusive 'space club.' By building on our successes at NASA Glenn, we can strengthen Northeast Ohio's growing aerospace industry."

Governor Ted Strickland and Lt. Governor Lee Fisher issued a proclamation declaring May 7, 2008 Aerospace Day in Ohio. Aerospace Day is designed to engage the public, government officials, and the national aerospace community. Events include a legislative panel testimony about Ohio's aerospace industry, meetings between key legislators and industry executives, the Governor's roundtable discussion on aerospace, and an aerospace exhibition that is open to the public.

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