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The Place for Aerospace

Innovation Soars Here

Connecticut is soaring at the forefront of aerospace employment — and cutting-edge innovation. Home to world-renowned companies and top-tier talent, it’s where next-gen engines, advanced manufacturing, and breakthrough technologies take flight. See how Connecticut is powering what’s next.

The Big Picture

  • #1 in the U.S. for aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing

  • #1 state for per capita federal defense contract dollars

  • #1 for aerospace worker productivity

  • #3 most per capita aerospace employment

  • Top 5 in the nation for aerospace & defense leadership

  • Top 5 concentration of engineers in the U.S.

  • Connecticut is one of only a few states awarded the prestigious Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) designation

  • Connecticut manufacturers earn over $25 billion a year from defense contracts—fourth highest in the U.S.

  • More than $1 billion in federal manufacturing development funds

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TOP COMPANIES

  • Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford—a world leader in aircraft engine design and manufacturing.

  • Sikorsky Aircraft (a Lockheed Martin company) in Stratford—renowned for its military and commercial helicopters.

  • Collins Aerospace (a Raytheon Technologies company) in Windsor Locks—specializes in avionics, interiors, and mission systems.

  • Barnes Group in Bristol—supplies precision components and assemblies for jet engines, airframes, and industrial gas turbines.

  • Honeywell in Rocky Hill—specializes in avionics, propulsion systems, and advanced aerospace technologies.

  • The Lee Company in Westbrook—specializes in miniature precision fluid control components, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices.

  • Kaman Aerospace in Bloomfield—provides components, structures, and aerostructures for defense and commercial aircraft.

  • Hexcel Corporation in Stamford—manufactures advanced composite materials used in aerospace applications.

  • Timken Aerospace Drive Systems in Manchester—supplies drive system components for aircraft.

  • Pursuit Aerospace in Eastford—produces precision-formed metal components for aircraft engines.

  • GKN Aerospace in Cromwell—supplies aerostructures and engine systems.

SKY-HIGH ACHIEVMENTS

  • The Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, designed and built in Connecticut, powers the F-35 fighter jet for the U.S. military and global allies.

  • Pratt & Whitney also locked in a massive $870M contract to keep TF33 engines flying for the Air Force through 2034.

  • Sikorsky landed over $200M in Navy contracts to support and expand the CH-53K King Stallion program.

  • Collins Aerospace scored nearly $12M to provide pump housing kits for Navy E-2 and C-2 aircraft.

  • Electro Methods was acquired by Stronvar Aerospace, with plans to grow its workforce and capabilities in South Windsor.

  • Hanwha Aerospace set up global engine headquarters in Cheshire, drawn by Connecticut’s talent and ties to Pratt & Whitney.

Learn more about aerospace careers in Connecticut. 

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