Governor to attend Paris Air Show

Gov. Ned Lamont will be going to the Paris Air Show later this month and some state officials and business leaders will be attending with him.

The governor’s office said this is part of a business recruitment mission focused on the aerospace industry, which employs more than 34,000 people and contributes $10.4 billion to the state’s gross domestic product.

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The Paris Air Show runs from June 19 to June 22.

“The aerospace industry is an important part of Connecticut’s employer base, supporting thousands of jobs and contributing billions to our economy,” Lamont said in a statement.

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The governor’s office said the state participated at the Farnborough International Air Show in England in 2022 and has been participating at the Farnborough and the Paris Air Show since 2006.

“Our goal is to get more products that are made in Connecticut out into the world, and to get more of the world doing business in Connecticut. We are committed to supporting the companies that operate in our state, as well as working with those that are looking to establish operations here and leverage the best workforce in America,” Lamont added.

Economic and Community Development Commissioner Alexandra Daum, Chief Manufacturing Officer Paul Lavoie, AdvanceCT President John Bourdeaux and representatives from the University of Connecticut and the Aerospace Component Manufacturers Association will also attend.