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Stopping Terror at the Gate
By Marion C. Blakey - Aviation security once again became Topic A on Christmas Day 2009. Disaster was narrowly averted by a chance misfire when a passenger tried to detonate an explosive device in his clothing aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253. I want to suggest three ways... »Read more

AIA finished the calendar year in a flurry of activity on Capitol Hill with testimony on space launch issues, the value of aerospace exports and workforce in December alone.
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Efforts to Extend Commercial Space Launch Indemnification Successful

One of the final actions of Congress in 2009 was extension of government indemnification of U.S. commercial space launches for another three years. Since 2007, AIA has made numerous visits to Capitol Hill on this issue and worked closely with the FAA, NASA and other space associations.
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AIA Expands Discussion of Space Issues on Capitol Hill in 2009

The last two months of 2009 provided several opportunities for testimony, rounding out a banner year for AIA's discussions of space issues on Capitol Hill.
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AIA's 2010 Executive Committee at the Pentagon before meeting with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in January. Left to right: Scott C. Donnelly, Textron (Chairman); Marion C. Blakey, AIA; James F. Albaugh, Boeing (Vice Chairman); David L. Joyce, GE Aviation; Dawne S. Hickton, RTI International Metals; Steve R. Loranger, ITT, Michael T.Strianese, L-3; Charles A. Gray, Frontier Electronic Systems; Jay L. Johnson, General Dynamics; Howard L. Lance, Harris; William H. Swanson, Raytheon; Wes Bush, Northrop Grumman; Linda Hudson, BAE Systems; Not pictured: David P. Hess, Pratt & Whitney/UTC; Tim O. Mahoney, Honeywell Aerospace; Robert J. Stevens, Lockheed Martin.

Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

We’re very pleased that President Obama is making it a priority this year to double exports, enforce trade agreements and reform export controls consistent with national security. Trade expansion and export control modernization are longtime priorities of AIA and recognition of their importance by the President sets a positive tone for action this year.
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Have you been REAChed?

It's been called the world's toughest law on toxic chemicals. We know it as REACh. It's the acronym for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances, a European Community law that entered into force in June 2007 to regulate chemical usage throughout the EU.
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International Forum on Business Ethical Conduct Holds Precedent-Setting First Meeting

AIA member companies joined their private sector European counterparts, non-governmental organizations and NATO representatives to discuss global industry ethics standards at the first International Forum on Business Ethical Conduct Jan. 13 in Berlin, Germany.
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Coalition Convened to Address Science and Math Education

More than 60 representatives from 40 organizations met Jan. 7 at The Boeing Company to plan strategies for advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. In 2008, AIA proposed a meeting of coalitions working on the need for highly-trained STEM professionals to combine forces and increase their impact on the issue.
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AIA Prepares for Singapore Air Show

AIA looks forward to supporting the U.S. Military and our member companies at the upcoming Feb. 2 - 7 Singapore Air Show, the biggest aerospace and defense exhibition in Asia. With billion dollar contracts signed and over 130,000 visitors at the 2008 show, the show organizers predict an even more successful 2010 show.
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669 Teams of Student Rocketeers Launching for Team America Rocketry Challenge Finals

Students on 669 teams from 45 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands are preparing to launch their hand-designed rockets in the world's largest rocket contest - the eighth annual Team America Rocketry Challenge.
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Boeing Income Tops Airbus

As measured by the value of deliveries, Boeing topped Airbus in the most recent renewal of their annual competition.
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AIA Hosting Joint Association Meeting to Address Aviation Security

AIA's Civil Aviation Security Committee has invited the Transportation Security Administration, Airports Council International and the International Air Transport Association to a joint meeting in February to discuss the recent Christmas day attack on Delta/NW flight 253.
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AVIATION WEEK's A&D Cybersecurity Forum March 31 - April 1, 2010 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill- Washington DC AIA members save 20% when you register using promotion code AIA2010 http://www.aviationweek.com/events/current/adcyber/index.htm

Mandell Named Head of Membership and Business Development

David Mandell, a former executive at the FAA and founder of a successful private company, has joined AIA as Vice President of Membership and Business Development.
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AIA Introduces Aerospace Jobs Board

AIA is helping our members connect with top talent in aerospace with a new service: an Aerospace Jobs section on the AIA website. Post jobs with AIA and put your open positions in front of thousands of experienced professionals in the industry.
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