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Industrial Base: More Questions, Fewer Answers
By Marion C. Blakey - The Defense Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Ash Carter made remarks at the Cowen Investment Conference in early February that were significant in acknowledging the strong partnership between DOD and industry and DOD's important role in managing the defense industrial base. However, while Carter's remarks offered some insight into the department's thinking, they raised more questions than they answered about its industrial base policy, or lack thereof.
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What's New on the DOD Efficiency Initiative?

After flying under the radar for a while, there has been quite a lot of activity recently on the DOD Efficiency Initiative that involves acquisition practices.
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AIA Continues to Break Membership Records

The Aerospace Industries Association enrolled ten new full members along with eleven associate members in the first quarter of 2011 to reach its highest total membership in history. In the fifteen months since January 2010, AIA has grown 44 percent and has not lost a single full member during that period.
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AIA Workforce Efforts Forge Forward

The 2011 AIA strategic plan recognizes that one of the most critical tasks to preserve a robust and healthy aerospace industrial base is attracting and retaining a right-sized workforce with the right skills.
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Blakey to Serve as Vice Chair of President's Export Council Subcommittee for Reform of Export Controls

AIA's President and CEO Marion C. Blakey has been appointed by Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke as vice chair of the President's Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration.
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TARC a Hit with National Science Teachers Association

AIA's Team America Rocketry Challenge exhibit at the National Science Teacher Association's annual conference this year proved without a doubt that TARC is wildly successful at reaching out to students.
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AIA Organizes Timely Roundtable on International Space Initiatives

AIA's Space Council and International Council convened their first-ever joint meeting March 24 to discuss international space trade and cooperation issues. Officials from NASA, the Commerce Department and the Defense Department briefed AIA members on their international space priorities, including specific opportunities for international cooperation and trade promotion.
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Supplier Management Council Makes Improvements

The widely attended Spring Supplier Management Council meeting drew more than 130 senior representatives to Tucson, Ariz., March 7-10. A busy slate of events was headlined by a meeting of the SMC Executive Committee, which put the finishing touches on several recommendations that will strengthen the SMC and provide it greater prominence within the association.
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Slazer Named Head of Space Systems Division

Frank Slazer, an executive with nearly 30 years of experience on space policy issues and programs, has joined AIA as the Vice President of Space Systems.
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Civil Sector Leads Rebound in Orders

Orders for aircraft and parts increased by more than 30 percent in 2010, rebounding sharply after two years of losses. Overall, orders for civil aircraft and parts increased by nearly 66 percent in 2010, topping $90 billion.
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Outstanding Lineup for Board of Governors Meeting

The Spring Board of Governors and Membership Meeting in Williamsburg in May this year is shaping to be an exciting meeting with outstanding speakers.
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