Aerospace Industries Association
Aerospace and Defense: The Strength to Lift America

Stewardship

FOCUS 2: Stewardship

“Stewardship” defines AIA’s commitment to the promotion of three fundamental industry principles:

• Operating with the highest ethical standards;
• Protecting the environment, and
• Enhancing aviation safety and security.

We will accomplish these goals by taking the following actions:

Ethical Business Standards
The widespread adoption of ethical business standards is critical to maintaining a strong national and international aerospace industry. In 2010, we look to expand upon successes achieved in this area.

Environmental Protection
The aerospace industry is committed to environmental protection. AIA works both domestically and internationally to: (1) support standards, regulations and legislation designed to reduce or mitigate environmental impact; (2) share leading industry best practices, and (3) advance programs such as NextGen. We will continue to promote aviation’s outstanding environmental record.

Aviation Safety, Security, and Performance
AIA is dedicated to improving aviation safety, security, and performance. Our goal is to benchmark leading industry best safety practices and policies and work with the government to develop consistent and efficient safety management and aerospace security systems. We will also offer guidance to the industry’s Supply Chain to better safeguard their information technology and computer systems from internal and external threats.

Goal 1: Demonstrate industry commitment to global best practices for ethical conduct of aerospace and defense business		Expand the scope of Global Ethics Principles for the Aerospace and Defense Industry and related best practices for adoption and implementation by industry worldwide Execute international air show and government educational outreach efforts in accordance with the Honest Government Open Leadership Act (HGOLA)
Goal 2: Implement aviation environmental solutions that ensure continued aviation growth		Publish a risk management plan for lead-free electronics technology that maintains the performance, reliability, and safety characteristics required in aerospace-defense electronics Develop and implement a communications strategy to raise visibility with targeted audiences of the industry’s progress related to sustainable alternative fuels Effectively advocate public environmental policies on manufacturing issues that ensure sustainability and competitiveness in an international market Advocate for ICAO leadership on global aviation environmental standards
Goal 3: Continue to improve aerospace safety and security		Foster and recognize outstanding industrial health and safety practices Secure a global collaborative supply chain by increasing the number of member companies that have achieved or are pursuing compliance with recommended cyber security standards by 10% Ensure domestic and international support for aviation safety and security regulations and policies based on data-driven risk-based analysis Develop and implement industry policies and practices specifically focused on counterfeit parts prevention, detection, reporting, and disposition