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AIA Responds to Executive Order on Defense Supply Chain and Domestic Acquisition of Critical Minerals

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today issued the following statement on the Executive Order, “Securing America’s Defense …

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Governors Sanders and Spanberger Join AIA at Farnborough to Highlight State Strategies for Building the Aerospace and Defense Workforce

Farnborough, UK – At Farnborough International Airshow, governors from Virginia and Arkansas highlighted a common formula for aerospace and defense growth: …

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U.S. Congressional Delegation and AIA Showcase American Aerospace and Defense Leadership at Farnborough International Air Show

Farnborough, UK – A delegation of U.S. Senators led by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today joined …

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AIA Responds to Findings of Section 232 Investigation of Commercial Aircraft

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today responded after the release of the Administration’s …

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New NASA Office Will Bolster Space Supply Chain, Strengthen Industrial Base, AIA Says

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning praised the creation of the NASA Office of Strategic …

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2025 Civil Aviation Cyber Security Annual Report

The AIA Cybersecurity Committee serves the aerospace industry as a community of aircraft manufacturers and their suppliers to promote discussion, define common interest, and advocate for regulatory and standards updates to help ensure the continued safe and secure operation of the industry we serve. To this end, the committee has continued to work on the topics considered to be the highest priority based on discussions amongst industry stakeholders including pilots, operators, and manufacturers.  This paper contains a summary of standards and regulatory updates which are important to our community as well as a summary of the papers in development and published by the committee in 2025.

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2026 AIA Facts & Figures: U.S. Aerospace & Defense Industry Leads the World with $1 Trillion in Sales

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence, today released the 2026 edition of Facts …

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AIA: Supplemental Strengthens Defense Industrial Base

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today responded to the Administration’s supplemental request, which will make …

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New Report by AIA and EY US Identifies Clear Path to Scale Digital Thread Technologies

June 3, 2026 — As aerospace and defense (A&D) organizations face unprecedented demand to increase output, digital thread initiatives are emerging …

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AIA: House FY27 NDAA Bolsters Industrial Base Resilience

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today issued the following statement after the House …

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S1000D and IPS User Forum

The S1000D and the suite of S-Series Specifications are currently being applied to multiple applications on a global perspective. AIA …

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AIA Welcomes Space Investments in House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning commended the House Appropriations Committee after they advanced …

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Application of Cybersecurity Data Science in Manufacturing Operations

AIA released a white paper on applying Cybersecurity Data Science (CSDS) to aviation manufacturing operations, highlighting…

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Space Commerce Certification Proposal Industry Feedback

AIA and CONFERS submitted comments on the Department of Commerce’s proposed Space Commerce Certification Framework. The comments support…

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AIA Responds to House Appropriations Committee’s Proposed Funding for NASA, NOAA

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today commended the House Appropriations Committee after they …

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ICYMI: AIA’s Eric Fanning Joins NewsNation’s Blake Burman to Break Down Pentagon’s Budget Request

Arlington, Va. – In case you missed it, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning joined The Hill with Blake …

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ICYMI: AIA’s Eric Fanning Joins Chasing Space Podcast to Talk American Leadership in Space

Arlington, Va. – In case you missed it, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning joined Brenden Swanik’s podcast, Chasing Space, …

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Research Needs for Appendix O – Supercooled Large Drop Icing

AIA recently published a report from its Icing Working Group highlighting the certification challenges that current icing regulations…

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Former FAA Policy Leader Simone Pérez Joins AIA

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today announced that Simone Pérez has joined as Vice President of Civil …

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AIA Responds to President’s Budget: Strong Support for Defense, More Needed for Space and Innovation

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today welcomed the President’s fiscal year 2027 budget …

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AIA Celebrates Historic Artemis II Launch, Highlights Industry’s Role in America’s Return to the Moon

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today celebrated the successful launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission, a defining moment …

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2026 Artemis II – AIA Members Graphic

AIA has released its 2026 Artemis II space graphic, highlighting the many AIA members contributing to the United States’ return to the Moon…

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AIA FY27 THUD Appropriations Requests

AIA has submitted recommendations to Congress in support of strong and sustained funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the FY27 appropriations process…

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AIA Feedback on Mission Authorization and Space Commerce Certification Framework

AIA submitted feedback to the Office of Space Commerce on the development of a “space commerce certification” framework under Executive Order 14335…

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