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In today's highly competitive world, companies must stay on top of the countless issues they face in the ever-changing global marketplace.

Membership in the Aerospace industries Association of America — the largest CEO-led aerospace association in the world — will provide your company with many opportunities to be a well-informed participant in the critical decisions affecting the aerospace and defense industry.

We support our members with many benefits and services.

• Network with member-company CEOs at semi-annual AIA Board of Governors meetings.

• Interact with the top leaders and the most senior management in the aerospace industry.

• Participate on AIA councils and committees to generate consensus across key government and industry forums, panels, and task forces.

• Expand influence through AIA's contacts with Congress, the State, Defense and Homeland Security departments, FAA, NASA, and other federal agencies.

• Shape aerospace policy and regulations with other industry leaders by developing consensus on top industry issues and advocating them to Congress and executive branch leaders.

• Receive personalized briefings on federal laws and regulations that affect the ability of the industry to sell its products in the global marketplace.

• Participate in and sponsor the Team America Rocketry Challenge, a competition for secondary school students that promotes interest in future careers in aerospace.

• Gain access to industry alliance-building organizations such as the Aviation & Space Stakeholders' Coalition

• Advertise your company's career site with a complimentary link on AIA's Aerospace Jobs web page.

• Receive a copy of AIA's Washington Aerospace Media & Public Affairs Directory – a compendium of Washington, D.C.- based news media representatives and publications that reports on aerospace, aviation, defense, and international trade. Also included are key government public affairs officials at selected government departments and agencies and other aerospace-related associations.

• Keep up-to-date with AIA's Security & Policy Review Handbook – a must-have for any company doing business with the Defense Department.

Industry Data
AIA's Research Center conducts research and statistical analysis that provides AIA members with the most current and accurate "big" picture. The center also provides survey and consulting research assistance to members.

You will receive:

• Aerospace Statistics - A series of periodic industry data on such matters as foreign trade, production, employment, and financial statistics.

• A quarterly analysis of key economic indicators for the aerospace industry. Includes analysis and charts of sales, profits, orders, exports, and employment.

• A complimentary copy of AIA's Aerospace Facts & Figures, an annual publication of more than 160 pages that highlights sales, earnings, orders, backlogs, civil and military aircraft production, foreign trade, space, employment, and more.

• Year-End Review & Forecast, a yearly analysis, including companion tables, that forecasts the state of the aerospace industry.

• Receive informative white papers on a variety of subjects, such as environmental, safety, and health issues, procurement and finance, trade laws and regulations, and space policy.

Communications
AIA's web site provides fast, up-to-date, and easy access to the work of the association. Members have password entry to association information of special interest to their companies.

Other AIA communications vehicles delivered to members include:

• Complimentary copies of AIA newsletters - AIAUpdate and The Suppliers' Voice, as well as the quarterly Executive Report.

• The AIA dailyLead, a daily news e-briefing developed specifically for executives in the aerospace and defense industry and delivered directly to your inbox. Summaries contain the latest news and information that industry professionals need to be more effective.

• The AIA e-Insight, a bi-weekly e-newsletter of AIA news and activities of interest to members.

• Posting of member company news releases on a special section of the AIA web site.

• Environmental Safety & Health, a bi-monthly compendium of aerospace environmental, safety, and health issues.

• Media Isn't a Four Letter Word, a handy guidebook to successful dealings with the news media. Receive a member company discount.

• AIA Members are also eligible for a 20% discount on subscriptions to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, a premier aerospace and defense industry newsletter. Free trial issues of Aerospace Daily & Defense Report are available.

Standards Representation
AIA is a leader in establishing industry standards. The association's National Aerospace Standards (NAS) are recognized and utilized by industry and defense agencies in the United States and throughout the world.

AIA holds the ISO Secretariat for the TC-20 Aircraft & Space Vehicles Committee. This organization works with other industry associations and authorities to promote industry-wide discussion of standards development.

As an AIA member, you can participate in the development of new and maintenance of existing standards.

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International Air Shows
AIA coordinates military participation at major international air shows, including U.S. service displays of military aircraft and equipment. AIA also coordinates the schedules and events of senior visiting officials.

AIA also provides:

• Access to U.S. government VIP's from the Defense and Commerce departments and the FAA through AIA-sponsored dinners and receptions.

• Assistance in obtaining tickets to or sponsoring receptions.