American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center

12/23/2025

We’re excited to be competing among 19 applicants for a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to establish a national testbed for next-generation aerospace prototypes in Spokane and a technical education and job training center in Post Falls, Idaho.

The proposed Advanced Manufacturing and AI Training Center would expand North Idaho College’s campus and equipment in partnership with the University of Idaho, Gonzaga University, Washington State University, and Spokane Colleges.

This effort reflects a truly unified Inland Northwest, bringing together local manufacturers and global aerospace leaders including The Boeing Company, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Spirit AeroSystems, Toray Advanced Composites, Syensqo, and many regional employers.

We’re also grateful for the strong support from elected officials across Idaho and Washington who are helping keep American aerospace jobs here in our region. Read more about the recent application here: https://aerospacetechhub.com/aerospace-testbed-tech-ed-wa-id/

INW Aerospace Tech Hub Competes Against 18 other Applicants  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Coeur d’Alene, Idaho / Spokane, Washington — December 15th, 2025 The American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) Tech Hub announced it is competing in a pool of 19 total applicants for a Tech Hub...

12/23/2025

The AAMMC Tech Hub members have focused on a clear objective: bring the world's largest composites press and advanced composites equipment to the Inland Northwest to accelerate prototyping of advanced material aerospace parts and train a pipeline of engineers and suppliers so that next-generation of...

04/05/2025

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04/03/2025

During testimony this week before the Senate Commerce Committee, The Boeing Company CEO Kelly Ortberg called thermoplastic composites a “major, important technology area we should be investing in,” noting their potential to “streamline the production of aircraft” and drive job creation in the industry.

In response to questions from Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ortberg specifically praised her leadership and the impact of the AAMMC Tech Hub based in Washington State. “The Tech Hub work that you’ve done in Washington is very helpful,” he said, highlighting the region’s role in advancing next-generation manufacturing technologies.

With demand for 40,000 new planes worldwide and a national workforce of over 2 million in aviation, this is a critical moment for investment, innovation, and leadership—right here in Washington.

Read more: https://aerospacetechhub.com/boeing-ceo-highlights-thermoplastic/

Testbed and Training Center Will House the Largest Aerospace Composites Press in the World FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 3, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee this week, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg affirmed the critical role of thermoplastic composites in the futur...

01/14/2025

We’re beyond excited to announce a $50 million funding milestone for our tech hub, the aerospace industry, and the Pacific Northwest! 🎉 None of this would be possible without our amazing partners and support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration—thank you!

https://aerospacetechhub.com/aammc-funding/

Soon, our testbed will be filled with cutting-edge equipment found nowhere else in the world. We’re bringing together the brightest minds in the industry, including NASA, Boeing, Collins Aerospace, Spirit, Toray, Syensqo and more under one roof to innovate and inspire. Together, we’re ensuring the Pacific Northwest remains the epicenter for aerospace engineering talent and breakthroughs.

We can’t wait to see what’s next! Stay tuned for more updates as we build the future of aerospace innovation right here at home.

Testbed Established with Federal Funding, Industry, and Private Commitments. Training Programs will be the Focus as Equipment is Procured. JANUARY 14th, 2025 – The American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) announced today that the Testbed and Training Center will become a reality t...

06/17/2024

We are featured on GeekWire this morning! Many great thoughts in this piece from our consortium members and regional leaders about what we are trying to achieve nationally and locally with the AAMMC Tech Hub.

“We would be the only place in the world to have that capability to make plane parts of that size, and of the type that we need,” Senator Maria Cantwell said in April. “That full-scale fabrication of composite components — for everything from ribs to beams to wings to frames to bulkheads — I think could put us in a place of demonstrating the scale that we need.”

“The Tech Hub designation marks in inflection point for the City of Spokane. While innovative manufacturing and collaborative research are already happening here, the Tech Hub will take the region to new heights by bolstering that work, boosting our local economy, and creating desirable, good-paying jobs,” said Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown:

Tech leaders in the Spokane area are waiting to hear whether the federal government will fund a research center for advanced composites.

05/27/2024

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04/26/2024

This week, the Economic Development Administration updated their website to include broad details about each of the 31 Designees’ proposals. Collectively, the Designees requested $2 billion in funding for a total of 182 projects, including workforce development programs, entrepreneur support, technology commercialization and capital investments. Learn more about this update and our innovation theme area:

This week, EDA updated its website to include broad details about each of the 31 Designees’ proposals. While each Hub’s programs reflect their respective technology and industry focus, they are unified by the goals of the Tech Hubs program: making and delivering innovative products and services;...

04/26/2024

On Wednesday, April 10th, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown signed an Executive Order supporting the city’s economic development strategy around the newly designated American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) Tech Hub. This commitment from the City of Spokane comes on the heels of our Phase 2 submission to the U.S. Economic Development Administration, who will announce 5-10 winners of $45-$75 million in funding a piece this summer.

On Wednesday, April 10th, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown signed an Executive Order supporting the city’s economic development strategy around the newly designated American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) Tech Hub. Mayor Brown introduced the executive order by explaining that the city is...

03/02/2024

Big news from the AAMMC team! We've officially submitted our Phase 2 application for an $80 million grant, aiming to transform the future of aerospace. This step brings us closer to creating a world-class aerospace hub right here in the Inland Northwest. Check out our latest blog post to see how we're planning to innovate and lead in sustainable aerospace manufacturing.

In a significant advancement, the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) has marked another milestone in its journey towards innovation and development. Recognized in October as a Regional Technology and Innovations Hub by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the AAMMC h...

02/26/2024

Gary Ballew, CEcD of Greater Spokane Incorporated was featured on KREM2 News last week, highlighting the importance of the Tech Hub designation in Spokane by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

"While the hub will be physically located in the West Plains area, Ballew says it'll have a wider impact: “Our intent is that tech hub, one, helps companies grow, helps aerospace in the United States, but also helps the region grow and develop."

Read more below:

Some areas showing promise include Hillyard and downtown Spokane, as well as anywhere there's room for infill development.

02/19/2024

Recently, Mayor Lisa Brown, alongside Governor Jay Inslee and other key figures, have highlighted the AAMMC project's critical role in the future of the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area and the aerospace industry at large. Their discussions underscore the excitement and collective support for the hub's potential to drive innovation, attract investment, and bolster economic development in aerospace and technology sectors.

This initiative represents a pivotal moment for the region, with leaders emphasizing its significance in strengthening the local economy and securing the area's position as a national leader in aerospace manufacturing.

Through a series of local events and media appearances, leaders in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area and the State of Washington have demonstrated support and excitement for the AAMMC Tech Hub designation and phase 2 application. On February 15th, 2024, Mayor Lisa Brown expressed how the City of Spok...