Aerospace & Defense Exporter Alert, Feb. 2025

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Overview

Australia’s unique geography – a large land mass remote from other continents with a small population widely dispersed and almost entirely less than 100 miles from its coastline – helps explain why aerospace and defense are so central to its national development and psyche. A country similar in size to the U.S. and China, but with a population closer in size to Florida or Taiwan.  

That said, Australia is an affluent country with a GDP that places it on the cusp of the world’s ten largest economies. It has a First World transportation system including its airlines (QANTAS, Virgin Australia, Jetstar), airports (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and a host of smaller ones), civil aviation safety regulation (CASA) and air traffic control, navigation, communications and airport rescue and firefighting services (Airservices Australia). There is a well-established maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry as well as a respected drone and counter drone sector. Australia also has search and rescue responsibilities for approx. nine per cent of the Earth’s surface and a large territorial claim in Antarctica. 

Australia has also established a national space agency and has a small but innovative space industry that is developing launch facilities, launch vehicles, hypersonics capabilities, satellites and specialized vehicles.

Defense

Australia spends a little over 2 per cent of its GDP on defense, equating to approx. USD 32 Billion in 2024. This ranks it just outside the ten largest military budgets worldwide (13th SIPRI; 11th IISS) and 4th in Asia behind China, Japan and South Korea. It is a more significant importer of defense equipment, consistently ranking in the top ten for many years and has been the U.S.’ largest defense customer in Asia collectively for the past fifteen years. 

Australia’s defense forces are historically the strongest in the Southern Hemisphere. It operates the world’s first all 5th generation air force based almost entirely on U.S.-made platforms; a ‘blue water’ navy featuring two Landing Helicopter Docks (LHDs), three destroyers, seven frigates and six submarines; and a small army including tanks, artillery, armoured personnel vehicles, attack helicopters and special forces.  

Whilst the Australian Defence Force is numerically modest in terms of personnel – 89,000 in total comprised of 57,000 active and 32,000 reserve personnel – it has a substantial budget of AUD 52.6 Billion in 2023-24 (USD equivalent 32+ Billion) and is implementing a long term investment program to acquire enhanced capabilities with a major focus on upgrading its submarine fleet to include nuclear-powered, conventionally-armed submarines in partnership with the U.S. and U.K under the AUKUS trilateral security partnership.

For some years Australia has focused on ensuring that it has a potent and regionally superior air force and is now placing a heavy focus on upgrading its naval capabilities. 
Due to its small domestic manufacturing base Australia has become a leading importer of both civil and defense systems. It is consistently a top 10 importer of defense systems/arms and a top 20 importer of civil aircraft, with national policy initiatives in play to grow both the local defense industry – notably in terms of naval shipbuilding and weapons manufacture – and industrial collaboration with close allies. 

For the past fifty years the U.S. has been the leading supplier of aerospace and defense equipment to Australia and while this position has been challenged in recent times from Europe as regards commercial passenger aircraft the U.S. has strengthened its position as the leading supplier of defense equipment.  

Major U.S. industry-driven acquisitions delivered to Australia during calendar year 2024 included:

• 46 new M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks
• 7 new UH-50M Black Hawk helicopters
• First Triton remotely piloted aircraft system
• First prototype Ghost Shark autonomous robotic undersea vehicle
• And the arrival of the final nine of a fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II aircraft

During 2023-24 the Australian Defence Force (ADF) achieved acquisition result was a record AUD 16.6 Billion (USD 10+ Billion) augmented by a further AUD 16.4 Billion (USD 10+ Billion) in sustainment.  

Australia and the U.S. are signatories to the AUSFTA free trade agreement that celebrates its twentieth anniversary as of January 1st 2025 and the AUKUS partnership signed in September 2021. 

The AUKUS partnership is the biggest development in Australia’s defense relationships since the ANZUS collective security agreement signed with the New Zealand and the U.S. in 1951. It sets out a pathway for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered, conventionally-armed submarines together with priority areas for technological collaboration with the U.K. and the U.S. These priority areas include accelerating collaboration and adoption of various new technologies including hypersonics and counter hypersonics, cyber, electronic warfare, artificial intelligence, quantum technology and undersea capabilities.

Key details pertaining to AUKUS can be found at

• https://pmtranscripts.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/AUKUS-factsheet.pdf 
• https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3918579/aukus-collaboration-advancing-capabilities-in-indo-pacific-region-austin-says/
• https://www.aspi.org.au/report/aukus-pillar-2-critical-pathways-road-map-enabling-international-collaboration 

While AUKUS presents an imposing range of challenges in implementation, that is precisely the basis for its ambitious objectives including regulatory reforms, industrial collaboration, delivery schedules and the related major investments to help make it all happen. It will be a key driver of innovation and delivery of enhanced capabilities across all three nations.

Australia’s defense acquisition priorities are the subject of key public planning documents including four 2024 edition reports

• National Defence Strategy
• Integrated Investment Program
• Defence Industry Development Strategy
• Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Plan

All are accessible on the Australian Department of Defence website.  
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/2024-national-defence-strategy-2024-integrated-investment-program 

The IIP will likely be of greatest interest to industry and it maps out a planned ten year program costed at AUD 330 Billion (USD 200+ Billion).

Space

Australia has a small but dynamic space industry that has been making impressive steps forward in recent years in terms of satellite manufacture, hypersonics, multiple small launch centers, development of an indigenous launch vehicle capability, development of a lunar rover, and ratification of a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) with the United States.  2025 will also witness the world’s largest space event - the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) - come to Australia for the third time. It will be held in Sydney in

While the space sector is still of a modest size it is making some imposing steps forward and it is timely to consider engagement with it. 

Australia was one of the last countries to establish a national space agency (2018) after being one of the early leaders in launching a satellite from its own territory – 3rd, in 1967 with the launch of Wresat 1 from Woomera. The Australian Space Agency website is https://www.space.gov.au/ and its CEO is Enrico Palermo.

As of 2017 the Australian space industry was estimated to employ around 10,000 FTE (full time equivalents) and generate USD 2-3 Billion in annual revenue.  The ASA was expected to help facilitate a tripling of the Australian space economy and creation of a further 20,000 new jobs by 2030. The Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) is the peak industry body. 
https://www.spaceindustry.com.au/

Civil Aviation

Civil aviation in Australia has been gradually recovering from the pandemic-driven decline in services since 2019. Airservices Australia, an Australian Government agency that manages air traffic within Australian airspace. As of 2024 it reported 3.7 million aircraft movements carrying 157 million passengers which was almost back to 2019 levels. Aircraft movements were down 6% on FY 2019 and passengers carried were down 4% on FY 2019, representing almost complete recovery over five years. Domestic flights were actually slightly higher (102%) and there were 70 new domestic routes compared to FY 2019. International flights were still only 93% of FY 2019 levels. 

Airservices Australia reported fifteen additions to the passenger-carrying fleet – fourteen were narrow body aircraft and only one was wide body. Qantas (excluding Jetstar) continued to dominate the market with 34% share of average daily flights (792), followed by Virgin Australia with 19% (435), Jetstar with 13% (297) and the Rex Group with 10% (223). As of March 2023 the Qantas Group – which includes Jetstar – was assessed to have a 60.8% share of the Australian domestic market.

Australian airlines are investing in fleet renewal and expected to bring on a 30% increase in seating capacity over the next ten years.  

Fleet breakdown

Australia’s civil aviation industry is one of the world’s oldest, with national carrier Qantas celebrating its 100th birthday in 2021.  Together with Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Rex and various smaller regional airlines, Australia had over 550 aircraft being flown by commercial airlines prior to covid-19 disruption to air travel in 2020. Qantas and Virgin Australia were the two leading airlines. Qantas had a mixed Boeing/Airbus fleet while Virgin flew Boeing aircraft exclusively. In July 2024 regional carrier Rex collapsed and was placed in voluntary administration. As of January 2025 Rex continues to operate regional services with financial support from PAG Asia and the Queensland Government, but has ceased jet services and is now wholly turboprop. It is Australia’s second largest regional carrier by number of destinations behind QantasLink.  

The Aviation industry underpins Australian business and tourism and has an estimated annual revenue in excess of USD 20 Billion. The Aviation sector carried over 60 million domestic passengers and there were over 1 million tonnes of international scheduled air freight traffic. The industry employs more than 65,000 people across its five main subsectors: Domestic Commercial Aviation, International Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, Air-freight Transport and Aviation Support Infrastructure.

In 2021, Qantas announced that it was pivoting towards Airbus and would replace its ageing domestic fleet of 75 Boeing 737s and 20 717s. Qantas decided to buy 20 Airbus A321XLR planes and 20 A220-300 jets and took out purchase options on another 94 aircraft. Deliveries were due to commence in 2023 and to continue over the following decade.

This followed an earlier decision by Qantas subsidiary Jetstar to opt for Airbus aircraft. Jetstar ordered 18 new Airbus A321LR (NEO) aircraft, the first of which was delivered in mid-2022.  Jetstar is also acquiring a further 20 Airbus A321XLR from mid-2024.

Qantas explained that the strategic change in sourcing from Boeing to Airbus NEOs was based on expectations of increased range, greater fuel efficiency and less noise. 

Virgin Australia meanwhile has progressed a Boeing-driven fleet growth program, the first stage of which will see four new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft introduced to its network and F100 aircraft retired from service and replaced by Boeing 737-700s.  These four new MAX 8 aircraft are scheduled to start flying from February 2023. They will reduce emissions by 15% per journey, compared to the current 737 NG aircraft. 

The fleet program is part of a broader growth strategy, which will see the Boeing 737 fleet (currently consisting of 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft) increase to 88 with the inclusion of four MAX 8 aircraft as a result of increasing demand. 

Business Aviation

Australia also has the 2nd largest business aviation fleet in Asia (China 340, Australia 230). Textron Aviation, Gulfstream Aerospace and Bombardier are forecast to deliver most future aircraft into the Asia region, with deliveries worth an estimated $18.3 billion at list prices over the next decade (Source: Aviation Week). Australia is currently the largest operator of Textron aircraft in Asia, with the leading business aviation brands being Textron (80), Bombardier (76), Embraer (12), Gulfstream (11) and Dassault (10). Textron’s Cessna Citation 510 Mustang was the most popular net addition in 2021 and the Light size category remained the most popular size category with 91 aircraft. 

While Australia traditionally has one of the oldest business jet fleets in Asia with an average age of about 20 years, there has been rapid modernization in recent times as owners upgrade aircraft post pandemic.
The market now spans very light jets (VLJs), for shorter domestic routes, to ultra-long-range aircraft that enable one-stop flights to destinations including London and New York. Larger, more sophisticated aircraft such as Bombardier’s Global 7500 have also made a significant impact, with eight units entering the market, highlighting Australia’s demand for ultra-long-range travel. This growth is driven by a diverse range of customers, from private owners to charter operators, who increasingly opt for versatile aircraft capable of international travel and suited to Australia’s extensive geography.

The pandemic saw an unexpected boom in the pre-owned business aviation market, as travelers sought alternatives to commercial airlines. This shift brought in a new segment of owners who had never explored the sector, and as a result, the VLJ segment saw substantial growth, with fleet size doubling over five years. Aircraft like the Cessna Citation Mustang and the Phenom 100/300s are a popular choice for short-haul flights between Sydney and Melbourne and have become increasingly common.

Additionally, the Pilatus PC-12, often called the “Range Rover” of Australia, saw a rise in demand. These turboprop aircraft are frequently used for traversing the country’s remote corners, emphasizing their importance in the Australian market, where rugged terrain is a key consideration.

Civil (turbine) Helicopters

As of 2023 data, Australia also has the largest civil (turbine) helicopter fleet in Asia (Australia 984, China 707) and recorded the greatest net growth (20). McDermott Aviation is the largest operator in Australia (39) followed by Babcock (33) and Heli West  (26). 

By manufacturer, Australia is the largest operator of Bell and Robinson helicopters in Asia and the 2nd largest of Airbus and Leonardo. Rotortech is the key industry event for the helicopter and drone sector.

Drones 

Australia also has a vibrant local drone and counter drone industry. There is an industry association called the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS). Its representation covers air, sea and land domains and advanced air mobility. https://aaus.org.au/ 

AAUS will be returning to the Avalon Airshow in 2025 with a two-day conference showcasing Australia’s sovereign capability and innovation of defence and civilian drone applications in the air domain.

Held in association with Avalon 2025, the AAUS SkyTech 2025 conference will focus on the rapidly evolving state of autonomous systems and the future of uncrewed flight in Australia.

Drones have also become a significant capability within the Australian Defence Force, from the smallest (eg Aerovironment’s Wasp) thru to the largest (Northrop Grumman’s Triton) and many variants and providers in between. 

Airservices Australia reports that the overall number of non-military drone flights remained steady between FY 2023 and FY 2024 but drone activity increased around all major capital city airports. Activity types moved from predominantly hobby-based to more commercial applications such as mapping and infrastructure inspections. In FY 2024 the major areas of drone activity were recorded as hobby (67.6%), photography and filmmaking (24.8%) and mapping and inspections (7.6%).

Upcoming Events

Avalon Airshow 2025
Melbourne and Avalon Airport VIC, March 25 – 30, 2025. 

Largest aerospace and defense event held in Australia. Includes a U.S. Pavilion, U.S. Investment Seminar, Showtime counseling program and the largest U.S. exhibitor presence in the Indo Pacific. Held every second year, alternating with the Singapore Air Show. 

Avalon 2023 featured a record 794 exhibitors – a 14% increase over Avalon 2019 (NB Avalon 2021 was cancelled due to travel restrictions related to the covid pandemic.) Trade visitors totaled 48,516 – an  increase of 24% over 2019 and the public days attracted a further 200,000 visitors. Official delegations totaled 234 – a 50% increase over Avalon 2019. Such was the success of the event that a decision was taken to substantially increase exhibition space for Avalon 2025.

The U.S. exhibitor cohort in 2023 exceeded 150 including 86 in the U.S. Pavilion itself. Nine U.S. States exhibited with companies and two more walked the show. A U.S. Investment Seminar was delivered for the second time at Avalon, featuring eight U.S. States. And a Showtime program featuring U.S. commercial specialists from across Australia, South East Asia and the U.S. delivered 200+ counselling sessions.

Exhibition space at Avalon 2025 has been increased by 25% and total exhibitor numbers are forecast to exceed 1000 for the first time. All Australian states and territories participate with companies. There is a strong international presence featuring numerous delegations, air force chiefs and exhibitors drawn from across the world. Avalon also boasts an awesome display of aircraft and a very strong conference program. 
https://airshow.com.au/the-airshow/2025-event/welcome/

AUS SPACE 25
Sydney NSW, May 27-28, 2025

Australian space summit and exhibition. Held at the ICC Sydney / International Convention and Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour. The Australian Space Summit and Exhibition is a two-day event that will feature two main stages focusing on the space and defence industries, hosting over 70 speakers who will engage with an audience of more than 1,000 passionate space enthusiasts. Strong line-up of local and international key opinion leaders who will take the stage, discussing critical funding issues and fresh opportunities for international collaboration that will fuel the continued growth of Australia’s space sector.
https://www.spaceconnectonline.com.au

International Astronautical Congress
Sydney NSW, September 29 – October 3, 2025. 

The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is a five-day congress taking place during the September/October timeframe each year in a different location around the world. The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) will be held in Sydney at the ICC Sydney and is hosted by Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) and co-hosted by the Australian Space Agency and NSW Government. Australia has previously hosted IAC in 2017 (Adelaide) and 1998 (Melbourne).

The theme of IAC Sydney 2025 is “Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth” which will set the stage for important discussions such as: space-based application for earth; sustainable space activities; and sustaining life off earth. Key focus areas include showcasing the Asia Pacific region, inspiring and engaging the next generation’s space workforce, engaging a broad range of industries, and educating the community about ‘why space matters’ through the IAC’s open day. 
https://www.iac2025.org 

Indo Pacific Maritime
Sydney NSW, November 4-6, 2025

The Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition is the region’s premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition, connecting Australian and international defence, industry, government, academia and technology leaders, in the national interest.

The three-day event will be held at ICC Sydney and is a platform for engagement and incorporates an international industry exhibition, specialist conference program featuring presentations and symposia from leading maritime institutions and networking opportunities.

Indo Pacific is strongly supported by the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Government Department of Defence and the New South Wales State Government.

Indo Pacific Maritime 2023 attracted a record 832 exhibitors, 27,000 trade visitors and 176 delegations from 46 nations. There were also 48 Chiefs of Navy or their representatives and over 13% of trade visitors were international.

U.S. exhibitors at IPM 2023 totaled 70 of which 47 were part of the U.S. Pavilion. They were supported by a Showtime program involving 89 counseling sessions. Two U.S. states and one industry association participated with companies. It was another record U.S. presence across the event. 

The 2025 event can be expected to focus strongly on the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. and most particularly the major commitments towards upgrading Australia’s submarine fleet, naval shipbuilding and enhanced weapons systems. The commercial marine sector will also feature. Like Avalon and Land Forces, Indo Pacific Maritime is held biennially.

Total exhibitor numbers at IPM 2025 are also expected to exceed 1000 for the first time. There will be a large U.S. Pavilion within a total U.S. exhibitor cohort expected to exceed 100 for the first time. A U.S. Investment seminar is planned and there will be a Showtime counselling program as per Avalon. Strong international participation is anticipated in this event.
https://www.indopacificexpo.com.au/ 

Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Conference and Industry Expo
Venue TBA, Timing TBA

The AAA is the national association that represents the interests of more than 340 airports and aerodromes Australia wide – from the local country community landing strip to major international gateway airports. Its annual conference moves around Australia and is the key opportunity to engage the widest range of airport operators in one place. The 2024 conference was held over three days in Brisbane Queensland, November 19 – 21, 2024.
https://airports.asn.au/national-conference/

MilCIS 2025
Canberra ACT, November 18 – 20, 2025

MilCIS is a trade expo and conference focusing on the crucial technologies, products, systems and services associated with military communications and information systems. It is held at the National Convention Centre in Australia’s capital city, Canberra. Unlike the major defense trade shows – Avalon, Land Forces and Indo Pacific Maritime – which are biennial events held every other year, MilCIS is held annually each November.

MilCIS facilitates a continuing dialogue between Department of Defence employees, contractors, industry and researchers to discuss current and developing technological capabilities, project initiatives, and operational requirements.

It has two major components: the MilCIS Expo and the MilCIS Conference, both of which can be accessed in-person and virtually.

The MilCIS trade exposition usually attracts between 120 and 160 exhibitors, approx. 30% of which are either visiting U.S. companies or Australian subsidiaries of U.S. companies. Past programs and exhibitor lists for MilCIS events held in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 are available on the MilCIS 2025 website.
https://www.milcis.com.au/ 

Rotortech 2026
Gold Coast QLD, May 6-8, 2026

The biennial RotorTech Vertical Flight Exposition is the premier industry event for the helicopter, uncrewed flight and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) communities of Australia and region. A directory of exhibitors at the 2024 event can be found here - https://exhibitors.rotortech.com.au/rotor-tech-2024/Exhibitor 

RotorTech 2026 will take place at the RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast. Its program includes a three-day industry exposition incorporating an international industry exhibition, static helicopter display park and industry dinner.

RotorTech 2026 will attract industry leaders, key players and expert speakers. It is an industry-only event open to those with commercial, operational, government or research affiliation with aviation, aerospace, rotary-wing, AAM, autonomous or uncrewed flight industries.
https://rotortech.com.au/ 

Indian Ocean Defence and Security
Perth WA, May 26 – 28, 2026

Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 (IODS 2024) was held in Perth Western Australia, the geographic fulcrum between the UK, India, Japan and US. Key Australian and international government, defence and industry leaders explored the theme: Where AUKUS Meets The Quad. IODS 2024 highlighted challenges and opportunities for international engagement, and delved into how Australian industry may support diplomacy, defence and security policy in the region.

IODS was significantly expanded in 2024 to include a trade exhibition as well as the established conference. It was held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. IODS has a regional focus both in terms of its location on Australia’s west coast and its geographic focus on the Indian Ocean and associated defense issues. 2024 event statistics can be found at https://iods.com.au/index-2024.asp . Key points included a first-ever exhibition total of 110 exhibitors from 12 nations, of which 8 were from the U.S. 112 Delegations from 15 nations participated. The event also included all three AUKUS nation naval chiefs for the first time in Australia.  
https://iods.com.au/ 

Land Forces
Melbourne, September 9-11, 2026

The Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exposition is Australia’s premier platform for interaction between defence, industry and government of all levels, to meet, do business and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the global land defence markets.

Most recently held in September 2024, the Land Forces program includes a comprehensive international industry exhibition; a three day conference program from leading convenors and industry experts; daily networking events and functions; innovation awards and formal business-to-business and business-to-delegation engagement programs.

Organisers claimed a record 995 exhibitor companies from 31 nations – 23% more than in 2022. This can be attributed in part to the event moving from Brisbane to a larger venue in Melbourne. Commerce identified a further 17 U.S. exhibitors not listed in the official show report, indicating that Land Forces 2024 became the first Australian defense trade event to exceed 1000 exhibitors.  It also included 77 conferences, symposia and presentations and attracted 240 delegations from 41 countries – 50% more than in 2022.  Land Forces 2024 attracted 25,675 trade visitors from 46 nations – 15% more than in 2022 – while international exhibitors made up 16% of total exhibitors and international visitors comprised 12% of total visitors. Full details can be found here - https://landforces.com.au/index-2024.asp 

The U.S. presence at Land Forces 2024 included 90 exhibitors in total of which 40 were located within the U.S. Pavilion including two U.S. States with companies and one industry association. These were record totals.
https://landforces.com.au/ 

MRO Australasia
Brisbane, TBA 2026

MRO Australasia is a two-day conference that 2-day conference designed for airlines, MROs, suppliers, OEMs, regulators, lessors and industry experts to explore the aviation maintenance industry in Australasia. It includes dedicated networking functions including 2 evening receptions; a speed networking session between buyers and suppliers during Meet the Buyers; and a showcase exhibition. 

The most recent event was held November 13-14, 2024 at the Sofitel Hotel in Brisbane Queensland and attracted 407 attendees, 42 showcase exhibitors, 78 airline buyers and involved 470 meetings.  The website for the 2024 event is https://mroaustralasia.aviationweek.com/en/info/why-attend.html

The two-day conference will return to Brisbane in 2026, with plans already underway for a bigger venue to satisfy the huge demand.
https://mroaustralasia.aviationweek.com/en/home.html 
 

Meet U.S. Commercial Specialist from the U.S. Embassy in Australia.

Dr. Douglas Hartley
International Trade Specialist
U.S. Embassy - Canberra, Australia
 

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Before Australia’s 2025 Avalon Air Show, ITA’s Industry & Analysis team highlights recent U.S. actions to advance the trilateral security arrangement that impact U.S. industry. For more information, contact Patrik Kjos at Patrik.Kjos@trade.gov.

Strengthening Indo-Pacific Alliances & AUKUS Encouraged in FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):  Congress is signaling support for enhancing cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners in the proposed FY25 NDAA. For Australia, the bill calls for fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation through AUKUS to advance shared security objectives, accelerate fielding of advanced military capabilities, and build emerging partner capacity. Additionally, the bill authorizes Indo-Pacific security assistance initiatives for which Australia may be eligible. Congressional appropriations committees will determine funding for these initiatives possibly introducing export opportunities for industry.

U.S. Export Controls Change for AUKUS: Both the Department of Commerce (DOC) and Department of State (DOS) updated U.S. export control policies and regulations to streamline trade supporting AUKUS. Updates include eliminating or reducing licensing requirements, expediting license reviews, and clarifying end-use/end-user requirements for Australia, the UK, and Canada. U.S. aerospace and defense companies exporting to these countries may be impacted and are encouraged to reach out to DOC with any questions. 

More details on Export Administration Regulation changes can be found on the Bureau of Industry and Security website. 

More details on International Traffic in Arms Regulations changes can be found on the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website. 
 

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Please submit information about your company using this form if you believe you can supply one of the following: 

1. Training courses for aviation pilots and specialists of Mexican Air Force
   Ranges from initial to recurring training for a wide range of aircraft (GULFSTREAM G-550, CHALLENGER 605, KING AIR 350 PROLINE FUSION, KING AIR 350I PROLINE 21, EMBRAER-145, CESSNA CITATION 501 E-II, CESSNA CITATION SOVEREIGN, CESSNA CITATION 501 SP E-II; HELI. BELL 412EP, B-737/300, CESSNA SOVEREIGN C-680, HELIS. MI-17, C-27J) as well as training on maintenance of ROLLS ROYSE EA 3007 engines, SIKORSKY S-70 troubleshooting, GULFSTREAM G550/450 SERIES advanced troubleshooting, materials management, firefighting, supervision, coordination of jet fuel management, etc.  Only 6 of the trainings listed are required in Spanish.
    
2. Procurement and Services of components for AW-109SP Helicopters
   Includes 12 month inspection of engines and cells and  overhaul of dampers.
    
3. Fuel cells for maritime surveillance aerial platform EMB-145MC RS-MP MAT. 4111
   Replacement of six fuel cells (fuel tank bladders) installed in the fuselage of the maritime surveillance EMB-145MC RS-MP MAT. 4111.
    
4. Spare parts for AW 109SP Helis
   Includes pins, bolts, O-rings, washers, seals, etc. for AW109SP helicopters
    
5. Spare parts for CESSNA Citation 501 SP EAGLE II
   Spare parts include fuel filters, oil filters, o-rings and seals for CESSNA Citation 501 SP EAGLE II aircraft
    

Direct questions to Diana Leon at Diana.Leon@trade.gov .

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