Farnborough, UK – A delegation of U.S. Senators led by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today joined Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning at the 2026 Farnborough International Air Show to highlight the aerospace and defense industry’s value to American national security and economic prosperity.
“With strong bipartisan support across Congress and the government, the United States continues to lead the world in aerospace innovation and the highest standards of safety,” said Fanning. “Our industry generates $1 trillion in sales, supports over 2.1 million highly skilled American workers, and reinforces our global competitiveness through the largest trade surplus of any manufacturing sector. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding, AIA is proud to represent an industry that powers our economy and our national security. Thank you to Senator Moran and Senator Shaheen for leading this bipartisan delegation to the show and being among our industry’s greatest champions.”
“The U.S. continues to lead the way in aerospace and defense manufacturing, and as home to the Air Capital of the World, Kansas plays an important role in maintaining that leadership,” said Senator Jerry Moran, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation. “Kansas workers help drive American innovation, manufacturing and defense capabilities, and the success of my state and our nation is closely tied to the success of these industries. The Farnborough International Air Show provides a valuable opportunity to encourage investment in American manufacturing, promote economic collaboration and bolster our national security.”
“Every two years, American businesses come to the Farnborough Air Show to showcase the strength of American manufacturing and ensure the United States remains the partner of choice,” said Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee. “It has been such an honor to lead this bipartisan delegation to the Air Show year after year with my good friend and colleague, Senator Moran, and I couldn’t be prouder to see New Hampshire’s and America’s cutting-edge work being featured and celebrated on the world stage here today.”
To view a recording of the press conference, please click here.
For AIA’s 2026 Facts and Figures report, please click here.
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