Connecticut aerospace suppliers scored more than $60 million in contracts during this year’s Paris Air Show, according to the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.
Farmington-based EDAC Aero secured more than $50 million in long-term contracts from major European manufacturers while Glastonbury-based Flanagan Industries inked a contract worth more than $10 million.
Hartford conglomerate United Technologies Corp. – called Connecticut’s signature aerospace company by DECD – reported significant orders for jet engines during the show, which will ripple through to the state’s supply chain.
“Connecticut’s aerospace companies are among the best in the industry, and the Paris Air Show was a great opportunity to demonstrate their excellence in technology and precision manufacturing,” said Gov. Dannel Malloy in a press release about the show held June 20-24.
