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Oklahoma – We keep you flying

Our central location has made us a hub for MRO activity where a strong, skilled workforce rebuilds and repairs aircraft, parts, components, and engines. American Airlines runs the largest single-site commercial aircraft MRO facility in the world at Tulsa International Airport. Oklahoma is also home to Tinker AFB, the largest Department of Defense air depot. Located in Oklahoma City, the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center is our nation’s hub for FAA and USDOT training, logistics, and aeromedical research and is responsible for training more than 76,000 students annually.

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Oklahoma is committed to helping your company achieve success in our state. The Oklahoma Team offers the highest quality, one-stop professional assistance to make that happen.

Leshia Pearson, Director of Aerospace and Defense
Leshia Pearson
Director, Aerospace & Defense
Rob Wilcox, Business Recruiter, Aerospace & Defense
Rob Wilcox
Business Recruiter, Aerospace & Defense

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AVTRAC

Adam Belusko, Global Head of Sales & Marketing
adam.belusko@avtracint.com
www.avtracint.com

Avtrac has been a global leader in technical asset management services since 1992. As we continue to evolve our organization, we are seeking strategic capital partners along with new lessor/operator with upcoming technical service requirements.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss upcoming deployments, fleet management, and in-service maintenance/CAMO requirements with your organization.

As part of our continuing airworthiness services, we are also leading the way on Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction with our partnership with Jetaire Group. Jetaire’s INVICTA product is the only patented alternative to nitrogen-generating systems and provides the lowest total cost of ownership available for FTFR compliance.

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MST Manufacturing LLC

Kenneth Statton, CEO
kstatton@mstmfg.com
www.mstmfg.com

MST Manufacturing is a precision CNC Manufacturing Company located in Claremore, Oklahoma. We specialize in 5-Axis Machining, precision turning, fabrication and mid-sized assembly with more than 50 machines to support your machining and fabrication needs. Product development, tool design and manufacturing as well as internal support for solid modeling and CNC programming are just a few of the things you will find here.

Quick Turn, Blue Streak, Prototype or Large Scale Production requiring various levels of robotics and automation, we are ready to help.

MST Manufacturing – “A Passion for Precision”

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NAI Red, Inc.

Clark Everett, Commercial Real Estate Broker
clark@naired.com
www.naired.com

NAI Red, Inc. is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm that is marketing Build-to-Suit opportunities at Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics

Sandra Shelton, Director of Government Affairs, Industry Development and Communications
sandra.shelton@aerospace.ok.gov
Oklahoma.gov/aerospace

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics serves as the lead government agency to support, promote, and advocate for the state’s second largest industry, aviation and aerospace. The agency is responsible for the administration and coordination of a statewide system of airports, cooperating with and assisting local, state, and federal authorities in the development of aviation infrastructure and facilities, acting as the central resource point in state government for the Unmanned and Advanced Air Mobility sector, administering an aviation education grant program to help the aerospace industry with workforce challenges, and fostering the success of the state’s overall aerospace industry.

 

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Will Rogers International Airport

Sami McMahan, Public Information and Marketing
sami.mcmahan@okc.gov
flyokc.com/

Will Rogers International Airport – OKC is home to 60 companies with major tenants such as, the FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, AAR Aircraft Services, Field Aerospace, Atlantic Aviation, Skywest Airlines, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Transfer Center, U.S. Customs & Border Protection National Air Training Center. With two 10,000-ft parallel runways and one 7,800-ft crosswind runway, we can accommodate almost any size aircraft and encompasses OKC’s Foreign Trade Zone, providing cargo logistics and tariff-related advantages for companies who trade internationally. With its central location just minutes from I-35, I-40 and I-44; 400+ acres of airfield access land ready to be developed.

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PAS MRO

Jim Agee, President
jima@pasmro.com
www.pasmro.com

PAS MRO BEARING RETURN TO SERVICE provides Level II Overhaul and Level I Inspection of all anti-friction ball and roller bearings – no matter the size, design or manufacturer.PAS MRO can assist a removed from service and operationally proven bearing to ‘fully realize’ it’s designed life through Level I inspection and/or Level II overhaul. PAS MRO Bearing Return To Service provides peace of mind through a quality system that is ISO9001 / AS9110 registered and a process that is FAA & EASA approved.

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Tulsa Airports

Daniel Regan, Dir. Real Estate & Development
danielregan@tulsaairports.com
www.flytulsa.org

Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust manages Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS). Together, the two airports encompass 5,500 acres and generate an annual economic impact of $5.8 billion. Five air carriers offer service from TUL to 22 non-stop destinations across the U.S. In 2023, the airport served a total of 3.14 million passengers. TUL is home to American Airlines MRO hub, Lufthansa Technique, Bizjet, L3, Spirit Aerosystems, Navistar and many other great companies. With over 500 acres of ready-to-develop land, a highly skilled workforce, and significant local incentives TUL is ready to partner on your next growth opportunity. 

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