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America Falls Behind on Technology Education

Human Resource Executive at Boeing sees the USA as being lagging behind in preparing tomorrow’s technologists

05 February 2010

 

AIA Statement on NASA Budget

The President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association, Marion Blakey, comments on the 2011 budget request from NASA

04 February 2010

 

Team America Rocketry Challenge Takes Off with 669 Teams from across the USA

With the final fly-off due to take place at the Farnborough Air Show in July, teams of students have started preparations for the largest rocket design and build competition ever

27 January 2010

 

AIA Board Comments on Mexican Gulf ATS implementation

The next-generations ADS-B air traffic control system that has been commissioned in the Gulf of Mexico is considered a milestone in providing for future aviation demands according to the AIA

15 January 2010

 

Berlin conference on Aerospace Industry Business Ethics

Commitments made during conference to address ethical business conduct within the Aerospace and Defence Industries

14 January 2010

 

Business Development Head joins the AIA

Former FAA Chief of Staff joins the Aerospace Industries Association in the role of Vice President of Membership and Business Development

14 January 2010

 

Coalition proposes improved US export controls

Export control system modernisation laid out in detailed policy document released by the Coalition for Security and Competitiveness

13 January 2010

 

US Government extends indemnification for space launches by further 3 years

The American Commercial Space Launch industry has pressure eased with the extension of Government indemnification

28 December 2009

 

The AIA reports on aerospace export importance for US recovery

With almost 50% of US aerospace sales going to export, the industry is playing a significant role in promoting economic recovery for the nation

10 December 2009

 

Flexibility called for in US Government OCI Rules

The Aerospace Industries Association has urged the US Government to build flexibility into the implementation of Organisational Conflict of Interest rules

09 December 2009

 

Aviation Week Editor receives Lyman Award

The Senior Technology Editor of Aviation Week and Space Technology will receive the prestigious Lyman Award for aviation journalism

08 December 2009

 

AIA lobbies government on export reforms

In a bid to secure modernisations to export controls from the United States, the Aerospace Industries Association is lobbying President Obama with letter containing 100 signatures from industry leaders

04 December 2009

 

US space launch capability at critical juncture

AIA Space Systems expert addresses Government on the decrease in commercial space launches occurring at American facilities

03 December 2009

 

The AIA lobbies US Government on space program funding

The Vice President of the Aerospace Industries Association has made testimony to the Space and Aeronautics subcommittee calling for additional funding to bolster the US space program

23 November 2009

 

Aerospace and Defence Industry agreement reached on Business Ethics

Companies registered with the AIA have signed the Global Principles of Business Ethics for both the Aerospace and the Defence Industries

20 November 2009

 

Statement by AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey on WTO subsidies decision

AIA welcomes the World Trade Organization ruling today as reported in the press that the European government’s launch aid to Airbus is not consistent with its rules

07 September 2009

 

AIA pleased by alternative jet fuel process approval

ASTM International’s final approval of jet fuel blended with synthetic paraffinic kerosene from the Fischer-Tropsch process marks a critical step on the path to everyday use of alternative jet fuel by commercial, private and military aviation.

07 August 2009

 

New head for Procurement & Finance department

Richard K. Sylvester, a 35-year Defense Department acquisition management executive, is joining the Aerospace Industries Association Aug. 3 as vice president of Acquisition Policy, the top position in the association’s Procurement and Finance Department.

30 June 2009

 

France joins International Youth Rocketry Challenge

The international youth rocketry competition is expanding to three contenders with the addition of France to the ranks of the UK and United States challengers.

22 June 2009

 

Statement by AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey on NRO leadership appointment

The appointment of Gen. Bruce Carlson, (USAF-Ret.) as the director of the National Reconnaissance Office is an important step in establishing the leadership our nation needs to continue our preeminence in space.

16 June 2009

 

AIA president makes statement on the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act

We are encouraged that the defense reform bill passed by Congress will make the acquisition system more accountable and efficient. Bolstering the acquisition workforce and creating a senior position in the Defense Department responsible for cost estimating are important steps forward.

23 May 2009

 

AIA Advocates accelerating NextGen at Senate aviation subcommittee hearing

The administration’s commitment to recapitalize our nation’s transportation infrastructure and FAA reauthorization is an opportunity to accelerate the Next Generation Air Transportation System, AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey said Wednesday.

14 May 2009

 

AIA - Investment needed to combat debris threats to U.S. space assets

Space debris is a current and growing threat to U.S. exploration activities, and leaders must make situational awareness a top national priority, AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey said in congressional testimony Tuesday.

06 May 2009

 

AIA - Top teams set for final round of the Team America Rocketry Challenge

The top 100 student rocketry teams in the country are ready for the final round of competition of the Team America Rocketry Challenge next month after AIA announced the qualifiers for the fly-off on Friday.

11 April 2009

 

South Florida ADS-B infrastructure a ‘remarkable accomplishment’

Miami – The advanced air transportation technology deployed in South Florida – the first installment of regular infrastructure within the NextGen modernization program – is not only a boost to the region, but to the entire nation, AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey said Tuesday.

08 April 2009

 

AIA - Satellite export control rules are damaging space industrial base

Satellite export control rules are hampering U.S. national security and economic interests, and must be updated to protect the U.S. space industrial base, AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey said Thursday in written testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade Subcommittee.

04 April 2009

 

STEM Education, NextGen pushed at ASA Capitol Hill hearing

Aerospace supporters across the country should join with industry to advocate for STEM education, air transportation system modernization, space exploration and export control system improvements, AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey said Monday.

10 March 2009

 

AIA - Budget Proposal Solid for Defense, Space, Civil Aviation

The proposed budget for fiscal 2010 President Obama submitted to Congress Thursday provides a sound foundation for national defense, space exploration and modernizing the U.S. air transportation system, AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey said.

27 February 2009

 

AIA Report Urges Positive Defense Acquisition Reform

The defense acquisition system should be improved to make it fair, reasonable and flexible, according to a new report from the Aerospace Industries Association.

13 February 2009

 

AIA Report Recommends Space Policies for New Administration

A new report from the Aerospace Industries Association concludes that the nation can no longer afford to treat its national security, civil and commercial space capabilities separately.

13 January 2009

 

AIA Bolsters Staff with Three New Additions

AIA has added three new staff members to boost efforts in civil aviation, supplier management and environment, safety and health.

20 December 2008

 

Aerospace Shows Strength in Harsh Financial Atmosphere

The aerospace industry is showing resiliency in trying economic times, ending 2008 with modest growth and continued strength in important areas like foreign trade balance and employment, AIA announced Wednesday 10 Dec 08.

11 December 2008

 

Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers Launch Outreach Campaign

The Aerospace Industries Association is launching an outreach campaign to underscore the value of the aerospace and defense industry to our nation’s economic health.

03 December 2008

 

AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey comment on NASA’s 50th Anniversary

AIA joins the nation in congratulating NASA on 50 years of innovation and exploration. Established Oct. 1, 1958, in response to the launch of Sputnik.

02 October 2008

 

Congress Reaffirms Commitment to Space and Aeronautics Research

The NASA Authorization Act of 2008, which cleared Congress on Saturday, provides much needed funding for space programs and aeronautics research and development and gives the next administration a clear sense of congressional support for the future of the agency,

02 October 2008

 

Huge Boost to Aerospace Manufacturing

Final rule on civil aviation manufacturing exports a boost to aerospace

15 August 2008

 

Good News for Aerospace Employment

Aerospace employment increased in March to 651,700, a slight increase over the 2007 year-end average of 645,600.

15 May 2008

 

Aviation Environmental Advances Demand a New Age of Global Experimentation

A spirit of innovation and experimentation around the world is key to realizing gains in environmental performance in the aviation industry, AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey said Tuesday.

25 April 2008

 

Aerospace Growth UnPrecedented

Increased exports of aerospace products in the final quarter of 2007 sent the aerospace industry's trade balance into record territory last year, with a final tally of $60.4 billion.

25 April 2008

 
 

 

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