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AIA Civil Aviation Cyber Security Subcommittee – Software Distribution Security White Paper 2021
This paper seeks to provide guidance for compliance to new aviation standards and provides recommendations to standardize best practices as much as possible. This guidance complements the 2020 software recommendation paper establishing the basis for ARINC 645-1 secure dataloaders and provides proposals for transitioning civil aviation to secure software distribution for all aircraft…
AIA Civil Aviation Cyber Security Subcommittee – Annual Report 2021
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 2021.
AIA Statement on House Passage of Build Back Better Act
Arlington, Va. – Today, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) released the following statement following the U.S. House of Representatives passage of …
Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is leading a coalition of organizations representing the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers, …
Aerospace Industry Makes Progress in Workforce Development & Diversity Prioritization
2021 Aerospace & Defense Workforce Study Conducted by AIA and AIAA with Ernst & Young LLP Arlington, Va. (November 2, …
AIA COVID-19 Vaccine Statement
“America’s aerospace and defense industry stands together as we prepare to implement the new federal vaccine requirement, while working with …
U.S. Commercial Aviation Manufacturers Commit to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
Arlington, Va. – Today, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) announced a commitment for commercial aviation manufacturers to work with airline …
AIA’s Fanning: ‘Government funding deal is encouraging, but a long-term solution is needed’
Arlington, Va. – Eric K. Fanning, President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association, issued the following statement urging Congress …
The COVID-19 pandemic took an immense toll on America and the world last year, causing significant and tragic losses to human lives.
AIA’s “2021 Facts & Figures” report details the pandemic’s impact on the A&D industries
Report also provides a glimpse at a post-pandemic recovery Arlington, VA – The COVID-19 pandemic took an immense toll on …
AIA Welcomes New Members of Communication Team
Arlington, Va. (Sept. 8, 2021) — The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is expanding its Communications Department with three new hires. …
Oregon Students Crowned National Champions in World’s Largest Rocket Contest
Oregon Episcopal School team tops 614 rocketry teams from across America to win the 2021 American Rocketry Challenge Arlington, VA …
AIA Civil Aviation Cyber Security Subcommittee – Testing White Paper 2021
New cybersecurity risks may emerge after type certification that must be continuously reviewed and verified in terms of potential airplane and ground system impacts. This document details recommendations for key stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem, including operators, manufacturers, and regulators…
AIA Expands Its National Security Policy Team
Arlington, Va. — The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is expanding its National Security Policy team, hiring David Turkovic to serve …
100 Teams Advance to National Finals in World’s Largest Student Rocket Contest
Student rocketeers from 27 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands will compete next month for more than $100,000 in prizes …
AIA President & CEO Congratulates NASA Administrator Nelson on Confirmation
Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement applauding the U.S. …
Aerospace Industries Association Adding Aerospace & Defense Veteran to Senior Team
Arlington, Va. — The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) will welcome a veteran aerospace and defense advocate to its senior team …
AIA President & CEO Congratulates Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh on Confirmation
Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement applauding the U.S. …
AIA President & CEO Congratulates United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Confirmation
Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement applauding the U.S. …
Arlington, Va. — Today, President Joe Biden signed H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, into law. Aerospace Industries Association …
AIA President & CEO Congratulates Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Confirmation
Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement praising Secretary of …
American Rocketry Challenge Announces Multiple Sites for 2021 Competition’s National Finals
Ten or more regional sites will host fly-offs Arlington, Va. – To protect the health and safety of teams, teachers, …
AIA President & CEO: American Rescue Plan Act Protects Critical Aerospace Workers
Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement on the passage …
Arlington, Va. — This week, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced S.460, a bipartisan bill that …