On this day, fifty years ago, the crew of Apollo 11 returned to Earth following their successful – and historic – landing on the moon. This mission means a lot to the Aerospace Industries Association. Many of our members played significant roles in making the first moon landing possible, and more than 370,000 contractors from […]
“We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” When President John F. Kennedy stood before Rice University to address the nation, he was confident that our mission to the moon was more than just a dream – it […]
This 4th of July celebrates the 243rd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States. Throughout our history, the aerospace and defense industry has been an essential part of our nation’s security, supporting the servicemembers who have sacrificed so much for the freedom we Americans hold dear. That was exactly […]
With the same Spirit that Charles Lindbergh brought to Le Bourget in 1927, the U.S. contingent landed at the 2019 Paris Air Show bringing the best of American ingenuity and innovation. If you had the chance to walk the runways at Le Bourget during the show, you saw American aerospace and defense innovation on full […]
Martha Holt CastleSenior Counsel, IDSRaytheon At work, Martha is Senior Counsel for IDS. Outside of work, she is a mother of two who tries to balance family time and advocating for LGTBQ rights. Learn more about Martha in this inspiring Voices of IDS profile celebrating Pride month. STARTED AT RAYTHEON: Three and a half years […]
Read what Harris Corp’s VP of Government Relations, Tania Hanna, has to say about Pride Month: “June is recognized in the US as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, in commemoration of the June 1969 Stonewall demonstration and protests in NYC, historically recognized as the beginning of the LGBTQ equal rights movement. While much […]
When we think of NASA’s groundbreaking work, most of our brains go straight to accomplishments in space. From revolutionary photos of black holes to dreams of sending people to Mars, these achievements often overshadow the groundbreaking work taking place in the field of NASA’s first “A:”Aeronautics. Since the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903, aeronautics […]
The industry that’s changing the way our world moves, connects, and explores is also helping to build a more inclusive workplace. We’re proud of the 30 AIA member companies that received a perfect score of 100 this year in the Human Rights Campaign’s 2019 Corporate Equality Index, the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and […]
Jake PalenskeSenior Manager, Digital/Social Marketing & AnalyticsRaytheon June marks the beginning of Pride month, which celebrates the LGBT community nationwide. Jake Palenske is a member of the IIS Communications leadership team and manages the business’ digital marketing and analytics function. He’s been with Raytheon for seven years and formerly served as the communications lead for […]
By Jason Chua, Executive Director of United Technologies Advanced Projects Every time that I’ve gone to the Paris Air Show, I am reminded of just how much innovation is woven into the aerospace industry, and also of how many opportunities there are to push our industry ahead. This year, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary […]
We know that the Paris Air Show is exceedingly busy for our members who attend, and the number of people they want to meet often exceeds the hours in the day. So, before business deals are made and new technology is unveiled at the Paris Air Show, hundreds of representatives from the U.S. aerospace industry […]
By Remy Nathan, Dak Hardwick, David Silver & John Luddy Airshows are more than an opportunity for manufacturers to show off their latest and greatest products, or pilots to show off their amazing piloting skills. They are a valuable chance for stakeholders from the civil aviation, space, and defense industries to gather and discuss “issues […]
