From weather reports to GPS. From multi-domain battlespaces to 5-star restaurants. From inside our networks to outside our solar system. Aerospace and Defense innovation has shaped our world for the last 100 years. How we connect, travel, defend ourselves, understand the universe and our place in it—it all starts here.
And will do so for centuries to come.
Arlington, Va. — Today, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement: “In the face of an extraordinary public health crisis, the Administration and Congress assembled a blueprint to aid the American […]
Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s passage of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: “This comprehensive package prioritizes public health and safety, laying out a roadmap for relief and recovery for the American public and U.S. […]
Arlington, Va. — As the Administration and Congress develop an economic stimulus package to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement: “Public health and safety are essential, but so are tools to help our employees and businesses bridge the gap created by COVID-19. It […]
Aerospace and defense workers are essential, representing nearly 20 percent of the nation’s manufacturing workforce Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement, which sets a path forward to ensure the resilience of the industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. AIA represents more than 300 companies and […]
Building the next generation of astronauts, scientists, and explorers starts with empowering today’s students at a young age. But where a student is from should not determine their future – there must be equal opportunity for everyone, no matter their zip code. To bring the wonder of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to more […]
Barbara BorgonoviVice President, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems, Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Global President, Raytheon Women’s Network, Employee Resource GroupRaytheon Company How did you get your start in the aerospace and defense industry? I love solving complex problems. Engineering was a natural career path for me based on the real-world impact of the problems […]
Sara KennedyContracts Administrator Cubic Corporation How did you get your start in the aerospace and defense industry? When I was in law school, I quickly had the realization that while I found the work interesting, I didn’t want to use my education in the traditional way. After law school I immediately started looking at careers […]
Earlier this year, there was a great deal of public attention on the potential collision of two dormant objects – one an old NASA telescope, the other a former Air Force satellite. Moving 9.1 miles per second, the two barely missed each other – which was a relief. But as Director of the Office of […]
