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AIA Applauds Progress on NDAA, Urges Bold Acquisition Reforms in Final Bill

Arlington, VA – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today commended the Senate for passing their version …

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AIA to Congress: Reopen America for Business—Pass a CR Now

Arlington, Va. – As the government shutdown enters its second week, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning …

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AIA and SIAA Unite to Advance Space Industry Cooperation

Washington, D.C.: Sydney – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) today reaffirmed their commitment …

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AIA Urges Congressional Action to Reopen Government, Keep America Flying and Secure

Arlington, Va. – After federal funding expired at midnight, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning urged swift congressional …

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AIA to OMB: Protect Critical Aerospace and Defense Functions During Shutdown

Arlington, Va. – As Washington braces for a possible government shutdown, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning …

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AIA Applauds Change to MTCR Policy for Unmanned Systems

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded the State Department after they modified …

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AIA Applauds House Appropriations Action on Commerce-Justice-Science Bill  

Arlington, Va – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded the House Appropriations Committee for advancing …

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Chairman Tom Cole and Senator James Lankford Join AIA, Kratos for Roundtable in Oklahoma City to Advance Supply Chain Policy Priorities

Oklahoma City, OK – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) last week hosted a high-level roundtable in Oklahoma City, bringing leaders from across the aerospace and …

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AIA Touts Wins for American Aerospace and Defense Industry in U.S.-EU Trade Deal

Arlington, Va – The Aerospace Industries Association today released a statement after President Trump announced a deal with the European …

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AIA Commends Senate Appropriations Committee on Markup of Defense Spending Bill

Arlington, Va – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today welcomed the successful markup of the fiscal year …

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AIA Welcomes U.S.-E.U. Deal That Keeps Trade of Commercial Aircraft and Jet Engines Tariff Free

Arlington, Va – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement after President Trump announced a …

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AIA Welcomes Senate Appropriations Committee Vote to Progress Transportation Funding Bill

Arlington, Va – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for advancing legislation …

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AIA Welcomes Senate Appropriations Action on Commerce-Justice-Science Bill

Arlington, Va – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today commended the Senate Appropriations Committee for advancing the …

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AIA Welcomes House Appropriations Committee’s Move to Advance Transportation Legislation

Arlington, Va – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded the House Appropriations Committee for advancing key …

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AIA Applauds House Passage of FY26 Defense Appropriations

Arlington, Va – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today welcomed the passage of the House version of …

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AIA Applauds House NDAA Markup

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike …

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AIA Applauds Confirmation of Bryan Bedford to Lead Federal Aviation Administration

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today congratulated Bryan Bedford on being confirmed as the …

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AIA Applauds Passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act Supporting Innovation and Security

Arlington, Va.  – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today commended the Trump Administration for prioritizing significant and strategic investments in national …

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AIA Named National Facilitator for U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program to Strengthen Workforce and Boost Industrial Capacity

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the leading voice for America’s aerospace and defense industry, is proud to announce …

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AIA Welcomes U.S.-U.K. Deal to Remove Tariffs on Commercial Aircraft, Jet Engines

Arlington, Va – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement today after President Trump announced …

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2025 Facts & Figures: American Aerospace & Defense Industry Continues Economic Dominance

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence, today released the 2025 edition of …

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AIA and McKinsey Release New Study on Tackling Talent Gaps in Aerospace and Defense Industry

Arlington, Va. – A new study released today by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and McKinsey reveals that, despite focused efforts …

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AIA Applauds House Bill to Modernize Acquisition Process

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike …

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AIA Sends Letter to Secretary of Defense Hegseth Encouraging Acquisition Reforms

Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Hegseth, applauding …

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