Issues & Advocacy

AIA’s National Security Policy Division is responsible for the implementation of national security policy-related goals stemming from the AIA strategic plan.

AIA raises the profile of evolving topics for civil aerospace manufacturers including aviation safety, technologies, next-generation funding, and sustainability.

AIA provides policymakers with insights to make critical decisions around the role of space systems in the nation’s economic, scientific, and security capabilities.

AIA advocates on behalf of the aerospace and defense industry’s shared supply chain, incorporating the needs of small, medium, and large members.

AIA perpetuates a highly skilled and robust aerospace workforce through engaging education and professional development initiatives.

AIA sheds light on domestic and international policies and how they bolster or limit the ability of American companies to compete in the global marketplace.

AIA finds consensus within the industry for how technical operations and standards can ensure the advancement of the aerospace and defense sector.