Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Vermont Chamber's Aerospace and Aviation Association

312Networking_200.jpgThe Vermont Chamber's Aerospace and Aviation Association is committed to promoting growth and job creation in Vermont's aerospace, aviation, and related industries with:

  • A Network of over 270 Manufacturers & Supply Chain Partners
  • VAAA Events  
  • News Alerts and Communications to keep you informed!
  • Legislative Advocacy

The VAAA Manufacturers and Supply Chain Partner Directory:

• VAAA Directory A - L

• VAAA Directory M - Z

• VAAA Supply Chain & Partnering


VAAA Events:

• Oct 6, 2011 VAAA Event: Supply Chain Opportunities in Canadian Aerospace

• Aug 30, 2011 VAAA Event: Mobile Medical and The Flying Eye Hospital 

• Jun 15, 2011 VAAA Event: Sensors, Electronics & Robotics

• Feb 10, 2011 VAAA Event: Plastics, Polymers and Advanced Ceramics

• Aug 19, 2010 VAAA Event: Greening Aviation, GE and GEnx Engine 

• Jun 17, 2010 VAAA Event: Precision Machining

• Feb 18, 2010 VAAA Event: F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

• Oct 01, 2009 VAAA Event: Carbon Composites

• Jun 18, 2009 VAAA Meeting: Sikorsky


Breaking News!

Veterans Career Fair, 11/10, South Burlington, VT

Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy and Vermont's Congressional Delegation Urges Southwest Airlines to Restore Burlington Service

Feb 10, 2011 VAAA Event: Plastics, Polymers & Ceramics: New Age Materials and Market Opportunities for Vermont Businesses

"Two Is Better Than One," by Vermont Lt. Governor Brian E. Dubie, Aviation Week & Space Technology, October 11, 2010

Sky's the limit for Vermont's aerospace industry, Burlington Free Press, 8/23

GEnx leads efforts at green aviation, Rutland Herald, 8/23

Rutland airport receives $925,000 grant to improve safety, reliability, Rutland Herald, 8/20

312Dubie_175.jpgVAAA Chair and ASA National Chair, Brian Dubie is in the news! CLICK HERE to read the entire feature story, titled "Pilot in command," on the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) website! 

Read the General Assembly's Joint Resolution 51 supporting the assignment of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to the Vermont Air National Guard

Read Governor's Aviation and Aerospace Proclamation, 2/18! 


• VAAA Delivering Results & Value   Read Our Testimonials!

• VAAA Webinars

• Legislative Advocacy

• VAAA Board

• Contact Us


• Burlington Aviation Technology Center

• Vermont's Regional Technical and Career Centers

• Vermont's Statewide Airport System  

• Airlines Servicing Vermont


• Resource Links

• Import / Export

• Vermont Training ProgramDept. of Economic Development

Vermont Global Trade Partnership

• VAAA Job Portal with: 3122010_JobsInVT_logo_R.jpg

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312space_4.jpg Aerospace & Aviation: A Market Opportunity for Vermont 

There are over 200 Vermont companies that thrive in the aerospace and aviation sectors of the Vermont economy. According to Smart Skies, commercial aviation in Vermont impacts 27,268 jobs and helps generate nearly $2 billion in economic activity in several industry categories, including: General Aviation, Commuter Aviation, Commercial Transport, Manufacturers, Industry Partners, Vendors and Contractors, Airports, Educational Institutions, Aeronautics and Aerospace. 

According to the Economic Impact on Civil Aviation on the U.S. Economy study done by the FAA in December 2009, the economic impact of civil aviation for the state of Vermont includes:

$999,609,827 in economic output

$257,573,811 in earnings

9,369 jobs 

To view the entire report, please click here.   

To capitalize on this opportunity, the Vermont Chamber and VAAA Chair Brian Dubie are committed to encouraging and promoting economic growth and job creation in Vermont through:

  • Economic, workforce development and legislative initiatives
  • Scientific and educational partnerships and opportunities
  • State-based efforts in federal aerospace policy development 
  • Quarterly VAAA Open House events for networking opportunities

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