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

By Marion Blakey - AIA will celebrate the first-ever National Aerospace Day on Sept. 16. A number of events are planned in Washington that day to drive home to the administration and Congress the value of the aerospace and defense industry to America’s history, economy, technological innovation, national security and workforce.»Read more

On August 13, AIA hosted a panel on Capitol Hill titled "What's next for the International Space Station?" Dr. John Jessup of NIH emphasized the unique opportunities for bio-medical research onboard the ISS, as zero-g conditions enhance the growth potential of specimens. Participants included: William Gerstenmaier of NASA (not pictured), Joy Bryant of Boeing, John Porter of Astrogenetix, Dr. Jessup and J.P. Stevens of AIA (L to R).

AIA Recess Roundup

There are a number of high-priority legislative issues that await Congress when it returns to session in September. »Read more

AIA Launches National Aerospace Day

AIA is launching National Aerospace Day on Sept. 16 to recognize the contributions of the American aerospace and defense industry. »Read more

Obama Administration Initiates Review of U.S. Export Controls

In a move sought by AIA for several years, President Obama has directed the National Security Council (NSC) and the National Economic Council (NEC) to undertake a comprehensive review of U.S. export controls. »Read more

Retirements and Attrition for Some Jobs Growing

Aerospace and defense industry retirements in 2008 more than doubled, reports an Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine workforce study released this month. »Read more

New AIA Safety Benchmarking Program Will Track Injury and Illness Rates

In response to requests from member companies, AIA is introducing a new component to the worker safety data program introduced in 2005. »Read more

AIA Space Council Discusses Space Policies of New Administration

Critical space decisions facing the Obama Administration, ranging from civil space to national security space issues, were laid out by AIA’s Space Council in late June. »Read more

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