USTDA Promotes Aviation Safety and Security in Southeast Asia
October 23, 2026
Press Release
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Arlington, VA – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host a reverse trade mission bringing aviation industry leaders from Indonesia and the Philippines to the United States to build partnerships that advance the countries’ aviation safety and security priorities.

From October 26 to November 6, the 15-member delegation of government and private sector leaders will travel to Washington, DC; Boston, MA; and San Francisco, CA, to meet with U.S. companies and observe demonstrations of advanced U.S. technologies that can strengthen aviation safety and security in both countries. Delegates will also meet with officials from the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration.

USTDA will host a public business briefing at its Arlington, VA, headquarters on October 27, where U.S. companies can hear directly from the delegation about upcoming business opportunities in areas such as airport safety and security systems, passenger and cargo screening technologies, air traffic management, airport planning and modernization, and air cargo security solutions. U.S. companies will also have opportunities to engage one-on-one with delegates and showcase their solutions. For more information, please visit USTDA’s events page.

Indonesia and the Philippines are among Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing aviation markets, driven by rising passenger demand, airport modernization, and investment in aviation infrastructure. As both countries strengthen their aviation capabilities, they are creating opportunities for U.S. companies to provide advanced technologies, equipment, services, and operational expertise that support efficient, secure, and modern aviation systems.

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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development in emerging markets, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and our overseas partners while creating opportunities to deploy trusted U.S. solutions. USTDA funds the upfront technical work that accelerates the development of infrastructure projects, helping them attract the financing they need for implementation and procurement of U.S. goods and services.

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