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WA delegation heads to UK airshow for aerospace deals

Monday, July 20, 2026

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Washington state is sending a 55-person delegation to the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK starting Monday, July 20, 2026. The delegation includes state officials, business leaders, and representatives from 18 companies. The state is spending $275,000 on the trip, with $110,000 coming from the Department of Commerce budget.

The delegation will attend the five-day event, the second-largest air show globally, to promote Washington's aerospace sector. The state's Department of Commerce says the event offers a key opportunity to showcase the state's aerospace industry. The trip includes $45,000 for travel and lodging for eight Commerce officials and state Sen. Marko Liias, and $65,000 for exhibit space and trade show fees.

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Washington state is sending a 55-person delegation to the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK“A 55-person delegation of aerospace suppliers, business leaders and workforce development officials will attend the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.”
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The delegation is starting on Monday, July 20, 2026“The event starts Monday, runs five days, and is the second-largest expo of its kind after the Paris Air Show.”
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The delegation includes state officials, business leaders, and representatives from 18 companies“U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., state Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, and representatives of 18 companies are also in the delegation.”
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The state is spending $275,000 on the trip“The state is pencilling in $275,000 for this trip.”
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$110,000 comes from the Department of Commerce budget“Of the total, $110,000 will come from the agency budget, with the remainder covered with federal and private funds, according to the department.”
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The delegation will attend the five-day event“The event starts Monday, runs five days, and is the second-largest expo of its kind after the Paris Air Show.”
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The event is the second-largest air show globallyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The state's Department of Commerce says the event offers a key opportunity to showcase the state's aerospace industry“A state senator says the expo offers a key opportunity to tout Washington’s flagship aerospace sector.”
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The trip includes $45,000 for travel and lodging for eight Commerce officials and state Sen. Marko Liias“Of the state's portion, $45,000 is allotted for airfare and hotel costs for eight Commerce officials and Liias.”
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$65,000 is for exhibit space and trade show fees“Exhibitor space and other trade show fees are $65,000, which includes the air show plus a three-day trade event taking p”