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OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee and folks from the state Department of Commerce are heading to jolly old England next month where Washington has a booth at the Farnborough Air Show.

The United Kingdom and France sort of alternate the big European air shows, holding it in Farnborough one year and Paris the next. State officials like to put in an appearance to support Washington's big aerospace industry, in hopes of making it even bigger. Inslee will be there for opening day, July 14, to throw out the first pitch, cut the ribbon or whatever one does to open an air show exhibit.

Not to waste a trip “across the pond” on a single stop, Inslee will make a stop in Helsinki, Finland to meet with the Nordic Council of Ministers and visit Nokia, which had its mobile devices and services businesses bought up by Microsoft this spring. He'll also tour a renewable diesel refinery and meet with companies that might be interested in investing in Washington.

Inslee announces upcoming trade delegation to England, Finland

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced he will lead a state delegation to the Farnborough International Air Show in July. Business executives, economic development professionals and local government and academic leaders from around the state will join Inslee and state Department of Commerce Director Brian Bonlender beginning July 13. Following the air show, Inslee will stop in Helsinki.

“Washington is on the cutting edge of so many industries — from aerospace and biotech to clean tech and software,” Inslee said. “This is an opportunity to showcase the tremendous products, services and investment opportunities Washington businesses provide on a global scale.”