The Virginia Economic Development Partnership joins Pharma.Aero as a Strategic Member, representing Washington Dulles International Airport. The new membership brings together VEDP’s work to support economic development, international trade and logistics across the Commonwealth of Virginia with Pharma.Aero’s global cross-industry community focused on improving pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chains.

VEDP Vice President of Transportation & Logistics Eric Jehu said: “Joining Pharma.Aero represents an important step in expanding the visibility and competitiveness of Virginia's life sciences and logistics ecosystem. By working alongside industry leaders, airports, and supply chain partners across the Pharma.Aero network, we can help showcase the unique advantages of Washington Dulles International Airport and the Commonwealth of Virginia. We look forward to collaborating with fellow members to promote excellence, resilience, and innovation in pharmaceutical logistics and global trade.”

For Pharma.Aero, the addition of VEDP and Washington Dulles International Airport further expands its presence in North America and brings a new perspective to its work on reliable, resilient and innovative healthcare supply chains.

Frank Van Gelder, Secretary General of Pharma.Aero: “Welcoming VEDP as a Strategic Member strengthens Pharma.Aero’s network with the perspective of Washington Dulles International Airport and Virginia’s broader life sciences and logistics ecosystem. Their expertise, connectivity and understanding of the U.S. market will add valuable insights to our global community and further strengthen the cross-industry collaboration at the heart of Pharma.Aero.

“Through an active role in our strategic discussions, collaborative projects and industry initiatives, VEDP will contribute to our collective expertise and support Pharma.Aero’s work to develop practical solutions to the evolving challenges facing global healthcare supply chains.”

Commenting on the new Strategic Membership, VEDP Director of Air Cargo Philipp Coloseus highlighted the opportunities it creates: “We are excited to join the Pharma.Aero network and represent Washington Dulles International Airport as part of this global community of life sciences and air cargo stakeholders. Through this collaboration, VEDP looks forward to strengthening Virginia's position as a strategic gateway for pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chains, while fostering new opportunities for innovation, connectivity, and industry partnership.”