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AIA Feedback on Mission Authorization and Space Commerce Certification Framework
AIA submitted feedback to the Office of Space Commerce on the development of a “space commerce certification” framework under Executive Order 14335…
2026 American Rocketry Challenge
Since 2002, the American Rocketry Challenge, the world’s largest student rocket competition and the aerospace and defense industry’s flagship STEM initiative, …
AIA FY27 CJS Appropriations Priorities
AIA has submitted recommendations to Congress in support of robust and sustained funding for NASA and NOAA in the FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations…
AIA Urges House Passage of Critical Small Business Innovation Program
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today called on the U.S. House of Representatives …
New AIA and PwC Report: U.S. Space Supply Chain Approaching Inflection Point as Demand Surges
Arlington, Va. – The U.S. space sector is expanding at unprecedented speed, but the supply chain supporting it is struggling …
ICYMI: AIA’s Eric Fanning Talks Aerospace and Defense Industrial Base with NewsNation’s Hena Doba
Arlington, Va. – In case you missed it, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning joined NewsNation Live with Connell …
ICYMI: AIA’s Eric Fanning Joins NewsNation’s Blake Burman to Discuss Weapons Production
Arlington, Va. – In case you missed it, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning joined NewsNation’s The Hill with Blake …
AIA Comments on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Aviation
AIA submitted the following comments to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on the proposed framework for ensuring the trustworthiness of artificial…
AIA Statement on the Selection of Eight Proposals for Next-Gen Aircraft Testing Program
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today released the following statement after Secretary Duffy …
AIA Statement on Meeting Between Defense CEOs and President Trump
Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today released a statement following a meeting between President Trump and leaders …
AIA Commends Congressional Action on NASA Authorization Act
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today released a statement in support of the National …
AIA Backs Bipartisan Push to Improve Aviation Safety and Airspace Transparency
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today released the following statement as Congress considers …
AIA has released a letter to congressional leadership outlining its legislative priorities, including…
Irvine, Calif. – With supply chain resilience now firmly at the top of Congress’ agenda, aerospace and defense supply chain …
Aerospace Industries Association Responds to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today made the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled …
AIA Calls for Stable Investment, Commercial Integration in 2026 Space Priorities
Arlington, Va. — The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today released its 2026 Space Priorities, a comprehensive policy roadmap that calls on the …
AIA has released its 2026 Space Priorities, a comprehensive policy roadmap that calls on the U.S. government to strengthen…
AIA Launches New Tool to Help Defense Companies Get CMMC Ready
Arlington, Va. – As Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) enforcement reshapes defense contracting, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has launched a website …
AIA: Arms Transfer Strategy Will Bolster Industry, Strengthen National Defense
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today responded to the Executive Order aimed at overhauling the …
Arlington, Va. – Today, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) released a new white paper, Accelerating and Improving Decision Making: A Vision for Agentic AI in U.S. Defense‑Industrial …
A Vision for Agentic AI in U.S. Defense‑Industrial Collaboration
AIA published a new white paper titled Accelerating and Improving Decision Making: A Vision for Agentic AI in U.S. Defense‑Industrial Collaboration, which outlines…
AIA Calls for Reauthorization of SBIR/STTR Programs
AIA joined industry partners in urging Congress to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs…
AIA on National Defense Strategy: Industry Will Meet This Moment
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today made the following statement on the Pentagon’s 2026 National …
AIA Files Comments on FCC Upper C-Band Spectrum Reallocation
AIA joined an aviation coalition to file comments in response to the FCC NPRM…
