"The aerospace industry is one of our top three economic engines in Oklahoma, providing over 200,000 direct and indirect jobs, and generating economic activity of $45 Billion annually. Tinker Air Force Base, the world’s largest military aircraft repair facility and the state’s largest single site employer providing over 26,000 jobs is a cornerstone of our industry. TBIP provides a critical forum to have the networking and interaction that is essential to the viability of Tinker and the aerospace industry."