{"id":28402,"date":"2024-04-16T02:15:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T02:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=28402"},"modified":"2024-04-16T02:15:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T02:15:33","slug":"aero-oklahoma-welcomes-1000-oklahomans-to-state-capitol-for-aerospace-advocacy-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/oklahoma\/aero-oklahoma-welcomes-1000-oklahomans-to-state-capitol-for-aerospace-advocacy-day\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Aero Oklahoma Welcomes 1,000 Oklahomans to State Capitol for Aerospace Advocacy Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> More than sixty exhibitor booths welcomed over 1,000 visitors to this year\u2019s \u201cAERO Oklahoma\u201d Aviation, Aerospace and Defense Day presented annually by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics at the State Capitol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual event is a unique occasion for Oklahoma\u2019s\nmilitary members, industry leaders, private and commercial pilots, airport\nmanagers, municipal officials, drone pilots, educators, flying clubs, and the\nmany users of the Oklahoma Airport System to come together. With the opportunity\nto meet one-on-one with state legislators and other elected officials to remind\nthem of Oklahoma\u2019s strong aviation heritage and show them firsthand how the\nindustry continues to solidify our state as a worldwide leader in aviation,\naerospace, and defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grayson-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28404\" width=\"252\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grayson-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grayson-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Grayson.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><figcaption><em>Grayson Ardies.<\/em> <br><em>Photo by Christopher Bryan<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s event had a special presentation from American\nAirlines, and included the Oklahoma Air and Space Forces Association, Oklahoma\nCity Innovation District, Oklahoma Defense Industry Association, Oklahoma\nCommerce, Oklahoma Transportation, Oklahoma CareerTech, Pratt &amp; Whitney,\nBoeing, Critical Components, Consolidated Turbine Specialists &#8211; a Kratos\nCompany, Gilchrist Aviation Law and the Oklahoma National Guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAero Day at the Capitol is a testament to the powerhouse\nthat this industry represents in Oklahoma,\u201d said Executive Director Grayson\nArdies, of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics. \u201cOur state is\nfueled by the legacy of heroes like General Tom Stafford. Leadership is forging\nthe path for growth in our state. We are on the trajectory for aerospace to be\nOklahoma\u2019s #1 industry, and when we come together for advocacy and\ncollaboration, we solidify our commitment to achieving that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three hundred students and 200 military personnel listened\nto state leaders address the crowd, including Speaker Charles McCall, Col.\nAbigail Ruscetta with Tinker Air Force Base, Greg Emerson, American Airlines,\nFirst Native American in Space, Commander John Herrington, and air and space\nhistorian Bill Moore. The aviation, aerospace, and defense community were\nwelcomed with remarks about the important economic impact this industry\nprovides to the state.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-C5104306-HALFRES-edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28405\" width=\"304\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-C5104306-HALFRES-edit.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-C5104306-HALFRES-edit-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><figcaption><em>Photos by Christopher Bryan with Christopher Bryan Studios of Tulsa, Oklahoma. <\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOf all the industry accomplishments highlighted at Aero\nDay, I\u2019m proudest of our statewide initiatives that will ensure our military\ninstallations, airports, and MRO facilities can employ skilled professionals\nfrom right here in Oklahoma,\u201d said Oklahoma Senator Adam Pugh. \u201cThe continued\ngrowth of these industries would not be possible without our partners in school\ndistricts and Career Techs across the state who have worked to fill the\nworkforce pipeline. On this Aero Day, let us not only celebrate the current\naccomplishments of this industry but let us celebrate the future opportunities\nto come for the individuals and businesses who call our state home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and\nAeronautics commemorated the contributions of Lt. General Tom Stafford to the\naviation and aerospace industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than sixty exhibitor booths welcomed over 1,000 visitors to this year\u2019s \u201cAERO Oklahoma\u201d Aviation, Aerospace and Defense Day presented annually by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics at the State Capitol. 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