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| https://russell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=641 | Rep. Steve Russell Speaks to Industry Leaders at Oklahoma Aerospace Forum | 2018-10-30 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | OK | Steve Russell | R000604 | russell.house.gov | legacy | Oklahoma City, OK Congressman Steve Russell (R-OK) gave the closing remarks at the first Oklahoma AerospaceForum in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Russell spoke about the future of the aerospace and aviation industries, which are critical to the region's economy and workforce. Oklahoma's aerospace industry is thriving, Russell said. Aerospace companies recognize the potential in our state and it's important we keep supporting this industry which provides so many jobs to Oklahomans and helps boost our state's economy. At the forum, Russell announced he will form a congressional advisory task force to advise how Congress can continue to promote and grow aerospace in Oklahoma and nationwide. Aerospace is an important industry to Oklahoma, especially in Oklahoma's Fifth Congressional District. More than 230 aerospace firms are located in the Oklahoma City region. These firms produce nearly $5 billion in goods and services locally and employ nearly 40,000 people in the region. Oklahoma has routinely been recognized as an assetforaviation companies. Some of the biggest names in the aviation industry have operations in Oklahoma City, including Boeing Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Lockheed Martin Aircraft, Northrup Grumman, General Electric Aviation and AAR Aircraft Services. Theforum featured many prominent aerospace officials from across the country, including NASA Administrator andformer Oklahoma Congressman Jim Bridenstine. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |