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AIA’S WINGS OF LIBERTY AWARD PRESENTED TO SEN. JOHN WARNER

January 16, 2001-WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Aerospace Industries Association presented its first "Wings of Liberty" award to Senator John Warner (R-VA) Wednesday, January 10, in recognition of his contributions to the industry. AIA’s Board of Governors Chairman Karl Krapek, President and Chief Operating Officer of United Technologies Corporation, presented the award to Sen. Warner at a meeting of the association’s executive committee.

Krapek said that Sen. Warner has "for many years been a strong supporter of the aerospace industry. He has been instrumental in the adoption of aircraft modernization programs, acquisition reform, and increased defense spending." The award, he said, was designed to acknowledge congressional leaders who recognize the unique role aerospace plays in the nation’s economy and its security. Krapek noted that Sen. Warner has always placed America's interests first and has been a major force in developing bipartisan support for national defense.

AIA President and CEO John W. Douglass said at the presentation that a robust U.S. aerospace industry played a major role in ending the Cold War, bringing a period of relative peace around the world. "Liberty and freedom have truly ridden upon the wings of American aircraft," he said. "Leaders in Congress such as Senator Warner have worked hard to guarantee that a strong aerospace industry will continue to ensure peace around the world."

Sen. Warner will return as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee after January 20.

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Matt Grimison, AIA
703-358-1076
matt.grimison@aia-aerospace.org

P.A. Rel. 2001-04

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