Aerospace Innovation Takes Flight in Kent Valley

Kent Valley stands at the heart of Washington's aerospace economy and is responsible for over a third of the state's total aerospace manufacturing output.

This legacy sector is rapidly evolving. A mix of global giants like Boeing, whose Renton factory has produced 30% of all commercial airplanes flying today, and next-generation space companies like Blue Origin, whose reusable rockets are transforming commercial spaceflight, ensure that Kent Valley is and will remain an aerospace leader.

Kent Valley’s specialized workforce includes 31,590 Direct Aerospace Jobs. Combined with robust infrastructure and collaborative ecosystem, it is an ideal location for companies designing, assembling, and testing components for everything from aircraft to spacecraft. These factors enable Kent Valley’s aerospace companies to generate an outsized economic impact relative to the Washington State economy.