FACC Pacific Northwest announces new Aerospace Committee Chair

The French-American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest (FACC PNW) is pleased to announce the election of Haim Kats, of Hutchinson Aerospace, as the new Chair of the Aerospace Committee. This appointment follows a successful nomination and vote on November 20, 2025, marking an exciting new chapter for the committee and the region’s aerospace community.

Haim brings extensive leadership experience and industry insight that will be instrumental in advancing the committee’s mission to foster collaboration and drive innovation across the aerospace sector. He succeeds Francois Guerzeder of SAFRAN, whose contributions have significantly strengthened the committee’s foundation.

As part of the transition, FACC PNW will convene a kick-off meeting in January 2026 to set priorities and align on strategic objectives for the year ahead. This planning will be especially significant as 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of FACC PNW, a milestone that will be celebrated with special events, including a proposed Aerospace Reception in March, ahead of the ADSS event.

We are thrilled to welcome Haim Kats as the Aerospace Committee Chair. Haim’s vision and expertise will help strengthen collaborations and partnerships and create new opportunities for innovation in the aerospace sector.

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