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Textron, Raytheon, DRS recognized with industry safety awards

AIA dailyLead | Nov 06, 2009

Textron Inc. won two categories of the 2009 AIA Worker Safety Award, and DRS Technologies and Raytheon Co. also took honors in the fourth annual installment of the awards, which were announced Thursday. Read more.


AIA views equipage as infrastructure investment

AIA dailyLead | Nov 05, 2009

In a speech on air traffic modernization, AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey said industry and government should work together to implement NextGen over the next 3 to 5 years, vs. the currently planned 10 to 15 years. She also said we should change the way we look at aircraft equipage, and that it is just as much a part of our national airspace system infrastructure as airports, runways and satellites. Read the speech here.


New AIA safety benchmarking program will track injury and illness rates

AIA dailyLead | Nov 04, 2009

In response to requests from member companies, AIA is introducing a new component to the worker safety data program introduced in 2005. Read more.


AIA Support at the Dubai Airshow

AIA dailyLead | Nov 02, 2009

In the 2009 Dubai Airshow, AIA members can take advantage of an American Chamber of Commerce breakfast, ambassador's reception, DoD static aircraft tour, watch the flyover from the Northrop Grumman Chalet, and several discounts. More information here.


AIA sees new manufacturing niche

AIA dailyLead | Oct 30, 2009

In recent remarks to the Wichita Aero Club, AIA President Marion Blakey said that AIA sees a trend in how the Defense Department is buying systems that can be procured quickly, are relatively inexpensive and based on existing platforms -- something that the business aviation community should keep an eye on. She also said that despite the recent economic tsunami hitting this sector, the industry is in a very strong position. Read more here (PDF). 


U.S. and Canadian Aerospace Industries Share Challenges

AIA dailyLead | Oct 29, 2009

In remarks to the Canadian Aerospace Industries Association, AIA President Marion Blakey outlined the many issues shared between the U.S. and Canadian aerospace industries, including export control modernization, industrial base, the environment and workforce. Read more here. 


National Aerospace Day calls people the industry's greatest asset

AIA dailyLead | Oct 28, 2009

A congratulatory message from President Barack Obama and Senate and House resolutions set the stage for the first-ever National Aerospace Day Sept. 16. Read more.


Industry-DOD partnership needed for defense industrial base

AIA dailyLead | Oct 22, 2009

According to an opinion editorial in Common Defense Quarterly by AIA President Marion Blakey, a significant gap has developed between DOD's view of industry as an always-ready supplier of military capabilities and how industry actually makes decisions on what capabilities it can offer. DOD needs to make industry a partner in the industrial planning process to keep that gap from widening. Read more here. 


Join the Aerospace Industries Association

AIA dailyLead | Oct 21, 2009

AIA provides leading manufacturers of the U.S. aerospace industry with the resources they need to succeed, including a network of contacts comprised of the top decision makers in the industry to assist your company with its unique challenges. AIA's Membership Services Department will help you get the most out of your AIA membership by identifying your company's priorities and matching them with the particular councils and committees from which your company will benefit. For more information about AIA membership, click here.


Retirements and attrition for some jobs growing

AIA dailyLead | Oct 15, 2009

Aerospace and defense industry retirements in 2008 more than doubled, reports an Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine workforce study released this month. Read more.


AIA's 90th Anniversary

AIA dailyLead | Oct 14, 2009

AIA celebrated its 90th Anniversary in September! Learn about AIA's history and see historical milestones over the last nine decades.


Congress Passes Defense Production Act Reauthorization

AIA dailyLead | Oct 13, 2009

The Congress passed reauthorization of the Defense Production Act, which will now go to the president for signature. The bill is intended to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing base for products critical to American security. Read more.


AIA advocates UAS airspace integration

AIA dailyLead | Oct 12, 2009

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee of AIA's Civil Aviation Council met with FAA officials recently to discuss potential approaches to expedite integration of unmanned aircraft into civil airspace. Read more.


PBL teams honored with Secretary of Defense Award

AIA dailyLead | Oct 09, 2009

BAE Systems, GE Aviation, Lockheed Martin Corp. and their service partners were recognized Wednesday with the fifth annual Secretary of Defense Performance-Based Logistics Awards. Read more.




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