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QDR 2010: A Roadmap for National Defense
By Marion C. Blakey - In February, the Obama Administration released its 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, the fourth such review since its inception in 1996. The goal of the QDR is to provide a comprehensive examination of the defense strategy, force structure, force modernization plans, infrastructure, budget plan and other elements of the defense program and policies with a view toward determining the defense strategy of the United States for the next 20 years.
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The Fiscal 2011 Budget Process Begins
On Feb. 1, the President sent his fiscal 2011 budget request to Congress. Here are some of the highlights.
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STEMming An Adverse Tide
Rick Stephens, chair of AIA’s Workforce Steering Committee, testified before Congress on ways to improve the higher education system to increase the number of STEM graduates.
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The Globe as Crystal Ball
Around the globe, aircraft manufacturers share a similar trajectory. Demand for aircraft is driven by the number of airline tickets sold and the amount of air cargo shipped, which in turn are driven by the health of the overall economy.
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Acquisition Reform: The Never-Ending Story
When President Obama and his team came into office, one of the first areas of emphasis by the new Administration was acquisition reform. The President issued a “Memorandum on Government Contracting,” calling on federal agencies to improve the effectiveness of their acquisition practices and the results achieved from their contracts.
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AIA Comments on TSA’s Repair Station Security Plans
AIA submitted industry comments to the Transportation Security Administration on the proposed rulemaking for repair station security, published in November.
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Operationally Responsive Space: An AIA Priority
AIA has released a new white paper in support of Operationally Responsive Space small launch vehicle acquisition and space industrial base health.
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Air Shows Launch 2010
AIA had an active two months on the international air show circuit, with AIA supporting U.S. companies, government officials, military personnel and more than 20 different aircraft participating in the Bahrain, Morocco and Singapore air shows.
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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

An Evening with Ron Bloom, President Obama’s Senior Counselor for Manufacturing Policy
AIA hosted a member dinner and discussion with Ron Bloom, President Obama’s Senior Counselor for Manufacturing Policy on February 23, 2010, at our offices in Virginia. The discussion is part of our ongoing outreach with the Administration on the most pressing manufacturing issues for our aerospace and defense manufacturers. The Administration is committed to working with AIA and its member companies to meet its goal of doubling exports by 2015 and to keep an open line of communication with the aerospace and defense industry, which directly employs almost one million Americans. Bloom’s engagement come on the heels of AIA’s recent meeting with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, as well as Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Ashton Carter, who have also committed to a regular dialog with us.

Aerospace Supplier Meeting to be Hosted by Honeywell and Raytheon
This year's Spring SMC meeting has a special focus on developing global trends. Representatives from Boeing, GE, Honeywell and Raytheon will talk about global business opportunities. Honeywell, Raytheon and Rockwell Collins will give "How To Do Business With Us" seminars. Other noteworthy presentations include an industry forecast, Quadrennial Defense Review analysis, and several segments on business operations.
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AIA’s Southeastern Regional Meeting
This year’s Southeastern Regional Meeting will take place in Orlando, Florida, from April 21-23. Registrants will have the opportunity to visit Lockheed Martin’s Missiles & Fire Control facility and meet with company representatives to discuss working within their supply chain. AIA will host discussions on the state of the aerospace and defense industry, issues in cyber security challenges in the supply chain and hear the latest from our National Security and Supplier Management Councils.

AIA Member Benefit: Cybersecurity Alerts
AIA is partnering with the Internet Security Alliance to provide members with daily alerts and access to information and tools to help identify threats to your company's IT infrastructure. ISA is a nonprofit forum for information sharing and thought leadership on information security issues. This service will provide a built-in early warning system regarding significant and potentially damaging threats to IT systems, one of the most critical operational elements of any company.
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