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

Business and General Aviation: Supporting the Economy and Our Lives—The business and general aviation aircraft industries have been hit by a one-two combination of punches: the economy and a below-the-belt public relations nightmare not of their making. » Read more

AIA Legislative Issues in Forefront on Capitol Hill

Several issues important to AIA members are winding their way through the congressional legislative cycle. Of particular interest is the passage and signing of legislation that reforms how the Defense Department buys weapons systems. Also important are a bill that shows progress on reauthorization of the FAA and another that would help modernize the export control system. » Read more

Blakey Testifies on Small Business Programs June 4th

“The Small Business Innovative Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs are proven stimulus programs and consistently receive high marks across the board,” AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey said in testimony to the House Contracting and Technology Committee.» Read more.

Blakey named on list of "Top Lobbyists"

AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey was described in an article in The Hill as one of "a few people who are good at finding consensus among their members and then communicating their message on Capitol Hill." » Read more.

STEM and Aerospace Appear as Big Victors in TARC Competition

A team from Madison, Wis., took first place at the Seventh Annual Team America Rocketry Challenge in May, but the biggest winners appear to be the aerospace industry and its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education initiative.» Read more.

AIA Storms Paris on June 15

AIA is prepared in full force with a slate of events to support member companies as the International Paris Air Show kicks off June 15 » Read more.

Association Launches Secure Online Database that Facilitates International Trade

AIA has launched an online database that enables the connection of AIA member companies with foreign suppliers who adhere to the requirements of the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). » Read more.

Safety Developments Discussed During Aviation Rulemaking Committee’s Third Working Meeting

FAA’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), of which AIA is a member, was briefed in May on lessons learned on SMS implementation from manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace and Air Transat Airlines, Canada’s leading charter airline. » Read more.

Administration’s Baseline Defense Budget Shows Real Growth

President Obama sent Congress a proposed baseline defense budget in May of $534 billion, or 2.1 percent real growth after adjusting for inflation. The budget addresses AIA’s most critical concerns by providing predictable, stable funding adequate to produce the programs of record.» Read more.

Administration’s Various Space Budgets Show Some Growth

AIA has studied the fiscal 2010 space operations budgets proposed by the Obama Administration and prepared summaries.» Read more.

AIA Hosts EASA Briefing for U.S. Industry in May

Amendments proposed by the European Aviation Safety Agency on operational suitability certificates (OSC) for aircraft and flight crew licensing were among topics addressed in May when AIA hosted a rulemaking briefing by the agency for U.S. aviation and aerospace industry representatives.» Read more.

AIA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee Eyes Spectrum Allocation Needs

At a meeting in mid-May of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee of AIA’s Air Transportation System Committee, a panel of spectrum experts from FAA, the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration identified ways industry can influence U.S. and global spectrum decisions on behalf of UAS initiatives.» Read more.

AIA Hosts Space Dinner During National Space Symposium

AIA hosted its third annual dinner event on Operationally Responsive Space and Space Protection during the National Space Symposium at Colorado Springs, Colo. » Read more.

Based on post-event surveys of attendees, the Spring SMC meeting in St. Louis was a resounding success! Next up: March to the Hill! » Read more

AIA is celebrating its 90th Anniversary with a look back at significant developments over the last nine decades. This month's edition looks at 1939.   » Read more