The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) represents more than 300 aerospace and defense companies, from America’s leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft, engines, satellites, and launch vehicles, to family-owned businesses comprising our supply chain. Aerospace is a major driver of the U.S. economy, employing more than two million people across all 50 states and the District of Columbia and contributed $396 billion to the nation’s GDP. The innovations and technologies designed and deployed by our industry enable and empower modern life. Upcoming reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provides Congress with a unique opportunity to develop a strong policy framework aligned with federal investment and incentives to help propel these advancements even further.
