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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, mentors, and families while continuing to build the next generation of STEM leaders, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) will extend competition deadlines and hold National Final Fly-off at multiple regional sites to determine the 2021 American Rocketry Challenge champion. The 2021 National Finals will take place over a two-w...

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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 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Nearly a year into the COVID-19 crisis, the challenges facing the American people and economy have not ceased. The need for additional aid is clear, and this bill provides the certainty families, workers, and businesses need to persevere. “This bill also establishes...

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AIA Welcomes Introduction of Bipartisan Senate Bill to Extend Federal Contractor COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Authorities

Arlington, Va. — This week, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced S.460, a bipartisan bill that would extend the authority of Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The legislation would allow federal contractors to reimburse employees unable to perform work due to the COVID-19 pandemic from March 31, 2021, to September 30, 2021. Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Vice President of Legislative Affairs Tim McClees release...

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AIA President & CEO Applauds U.S.-Canada Statement on Nexus Between Transportation and Climate Change

Arlington, Va. — Following the statement by U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Canadian Minister of Transportation Omar Alghabra on the nexus between transportation and climate change, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement reaffirming AIA’s commitment to partnering with government leaders: “We commend Secretary Buttigieg and Minister Alghabra on their collaborative efforts to address climate cha...

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AIA President & CEO Statement on Successful Perseverance Landing

Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement on the successful landing of NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars: “Since launching on an Atlas V rocket over half a year ago, Perseverance has been on course to expand our knowledge of Mars. With its successful landing, this newest rover will build on the work of its predecessors and lay the groundwork for future missions, including sending humans to our neighbo...

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AIA Expands Its Legislative Affairs Team

Arlington, Va. — The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is expanding its Legislative Affairs team, hiring Katarina DeFilippo and Scott Harris as Managers. In this role, DeFilippo and Harris will support AIA’s outreach and engagement with members of Congress and their staff. “As aerospace and defense companies of all sizes continue to innovate and adapt through the COVID-19 pandemic, advocating for our more than 300 member companies and our industry’s more than 2 million employees ...

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AIA President & CEO Congratulates Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks on Confirmation

Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate vote to confirm Kathleen Hicks as Deputy Secretary of Defense: “We congratulate Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, the first woman confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Defense. Her extensive national security experience and strategic vision will serve both the Department of Defense, and the nation, well. As the aerospace and defense...

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AIA President & CEO Applauds Confirmation of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas

Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement congratulating Alejandro Mayorkas on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to be Secretary of Homeland Security: “Today, the Senate took an important step toward ensuring our country’s continued security with a bipartisan vote to confirm Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. “Secretary Mayorkas brings extensive government experience that will se...

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AIA President & CEO Congratulates Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Confirmation

Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate vote to confirm Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation: “Congratulations to newly confirmed Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. As the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and the first openly gay leader of an American cabinet agency, Secretary Buttigieg is both breaking ground for the LGBTQ community and bringing critical...

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AIA President & CEO Congratulates Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Confirmation

Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement applauding Antony Blinken's confirmation by the U.S. Senate to be Secretary of State: “We congratulate Secretary of State Antony Blinken on his confirmation today. He will bring a wealth of knowledge and strong relationships to this position, which will play a key role in our economic and national security in the years to come. “As our partners and allies see...

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AIA, Deloitte Study: US Advanced Air Mobility Market Could Reach $115B by 2035

Defined national strategy could create 280,000 jobs in budding commercial aircraft sector Arlington, Va. — The market for advanced air mobility (AAM) in the United States is estimated to reach $115 billion annually by 2035, potentially creating more than 280,000 jobs, according to a report released today by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Deloitte. The report, “Advanced Air Mobility: Can the U.S. Afford to Lose the Race?” discusses how U.S. aerospace and defense (A&...

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AIA President & CEO Congratulates Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Confirmation

Arlington, Va. — Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement congratulating retired Army General Lloyd Austin on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to be Secretary of the Department of Defense: “We congratulate Lloyd Austin on his historic confirmation as the first African American Secretary of Defense. The Pentagon and the nation will benefit from his leadership and life-long commitment to serving our country. “The ...

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