NewsIssue: Supply Chain

AIA Response to Titanium Sponge Working Group (TSWG) Recommendations

On August 28, 2023, the Aerospace Industries Association sent a letter to the Departments of Commerce and Defense supporting the Titanium Sponge Working Group (TSWG) report and recommendations and...

Securing the U.S. Aerospace and Defense Critical Minerals Supply Chain

The race for technological supremacy has rapidly increased demand for critical minerals and elevated market access as a top national security priority...

Utilizing the Tax Code to Incentivize Innovation

A pro-growth tax code is vital for innovation to flourish. Crucial research and development (R&D) activities support American jobs while bolstering our economic competitiveness and national defense. This year, Congress has the opportunity to correct...

New Recommendations to Strengthen Global Supply Chain, Secure Industry Access to Critical Minerals

June 14, 2023 Press Releases

Arlington, Va. (June 14, 2023) – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today released two new documents providing recommendations to strengthen the ...

Securing the U.S. Aerospace and Defense Critical Minerals Supply Chain

AIA released a comprehensive list of critical minerals vital to the aerospace and defense industry and provided recommendations to secure the critical mineral supply chain. AIA identified at least 12 critical minerals that are...

Workforce Challenges Prove a Headwind to the Growing Aerospace and Defense Industry

May 23, 2023 Press Releases

New study from AIA and PwC highlights changing demographics, shifting employment expectations as significant concerns facing the industry amid rising ...

On the Radar: Evolving Workforce and Aerospace and Defense Firm Needs

On May 23, 2023, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and PwC released a new study highlighting the labor market dynamics facing aerospace and defense (A&D) companies today...

Small Businesses Up and Down the A&D Supply Chain Implore Congress to Restore Vital R&D Tax Deduction

May 15, 2023 Press Releases

Arlington, Va. (May 15, 2023) – Thirty-five small business members of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today urged Congress to act ...

SMC Letter on Research and Development Tax Policy

Thirty–six small business members of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) urged Congress to act immediately on legislation to restore research and development (R&D) tax incentives.

2023 Fall Supplier Management Council Meeting – Hosted by Spirit AeroSystems

Oct 3, 2023 - Oct 5, 2023

Event SummaryAIA’s Supplier Management Council (SMC) meetings are a non-attributional forum where senior supply chain representatives meet to tackle issues ...

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