AIA Association News
Free webinar: Aerospace business outlook and strategy
AIA dailyLead® | Sep 03, 2010
Join us during National Aerospace Week for a free webinar presented jointly by AIA and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Learn about current economic and other key industry drivers and their potential impact on the competitive strategies of U.S. aerospace manufacturers in the coming years. Register now!
Attention current and potential Goodrich suppliers!
AIA dailyLead® | Sep 02, 2010
Please join us for a "How to do business with Goodrich" session at our upcoming AIA supplier conference on Sept. 15. Exclusively for AIA members, Larry Castelot, senior manager, Enterprise Global Sourcing with Goodrich Corp., will discuss the company's business needs of today and tomorrow. Come hear what Goodrich is looking for in suppliers! Learn more.
National Aerospace Week is coming soon!
AIA dailyLead® | Sep 02, 2010
Celebrate the achievements of the U.S. aerospace industry with us Sept. 12-18 during National Aerospace Week. Visit www.NationalAerospaceWeek.org to learn about aerospace, check out events going on throughout the U.S., download the brochure and posters or send a letter to Congress!
CEO from world leader in high-tech manufacturing to speak to SMC
AIA dailyLead® | Sep 01, 2010
Join us Sept. 16 to hear AIA board of governors representative Steven R. Loranger, chairman, president and CEO of ITT Corp., speak to the presidents and CEOs of AIA's supplier management council over breakfast. ITT Corp. is a multibillion-dollar high-technology company that provides vital engineering and manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defense industries.Register now.
Help preserve U.S. space leadership
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 31, 2010
Send a message to President Barack Obama and Congress to support initiatives that will keep the U.S. space program strong. Learn more and send your note at www.SpaceLeadership.org.
CEO from Fortune 500 firm to speak after SMC March to the Hill
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 30, 2010
Join us Sept. 16 to hear special guest Marshall Larsen, chairman, president and CEO of Goodrich Corp., speak during the AIA Supplier Management Council dinner. Goodrich is a global supplier of systems and services to aircraft and engine manufacturers, airlines and defense forces around the world. Register now.
Making safety count
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 30, 2010
It's almost time for AIA members to receive their applications for the 2010 AIA Safety Benchmarking and Awards Program. This relatively new program was established five years ago by AIA's Environment, Safety and Health Committee, which is chaired by Tom Gentner of Rockwell Collins. Read more.
AIA, ASD sign MOU on ILS specifications
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 27, 2010
Industry leaders from Europe and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough International Airshow that formalizes their working relationship to develop and maintain an entire suite of Integrated Logistics Support specifications. These specifications are designed to afford users a common, interoperable framework of Support Specifications in the aerospace and defense industries of Europe and the United States. Read more.
Teachers training for the stars
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 27, 2010
The shuttle commander is dealing with an anomaly with one of the fuel tanks. On his right, his pilot is communicating rapidly with mission control. The two mission specialists in back quietly observe the front cockpit. Their part of the mission depends on their team member's success. Read more.
Information leadership forum Sept. 15
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 26, 2010
The AIA E-Business Steering Group is hosting the Fifth Annual Information Leadership Forum, which explores the impacts of e-technologies on the aerospace industry and the industry's response to them. This year's agenda includes emerging technologies related to cloud computing, social networking and consumerization of business devices. For more information, contact Rusty Rentsch.
Lead-free electronics consortium releases white paper
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 26, 2010
The Pb-free Electronics Risk Management (PERM) Consortium has released a White Paper entitled "Reliability Assessment of Lead-free Electronics in the Aerospace, Defense and High Performance Electronics Industries," which states that without rigorous assessment of application requirements, it is premature to rely solely on existing military and civilian specifications for qualification of systems containing lead-free assemblies in critical, high-reliability, harsh environment applications.
The PERM Consortium provides overarching leadership and coordination of Pb-free electronics risk-management activities to ensure environmentally friendly, reliable electronic systems.
It is sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association and overseen by AIA's Technical Operations Council and Engineering Management Committee. Read the paper at http://www.aia-aerospace.org/assets/perm_paper_072010.pdf
New member spotlight: Mahindra Satyam, Satyam Computer Services
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 25, 2010
Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., Mahindra Satyam, Satyam Computer Services recently joined AIA as an associate member. The company is a global information technology, engineering services and manufacturing services provider. See full AIA member list.
AIA launches a letter-writing U.S. space leadership campaign
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 25, 2010
AIA has launched a web letter-writing campaign on the anniversary of the first moon landing to garner public support for maintaining our nation's global leadership in space. Read more, and sign the letter.
New member spotlight: Umbra Cuscinetti
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 24, 2010
Headquartered in Everett, Wash., Umbra Cuscinetti recently joined AIA as an Associate Member. Umbra Cuscinetti manufactures gears and splines and maintains an MRO facility for Boeing. See full AIA member list.
House passes resolution to establish National Aerospace Week
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 24, 2010
"The U.S. aerospace industry is a powerful reliable source of employment, innovation and export income," declared Rep. Vern Ehlers, D-Mich., during a House floor speech July 21 introducing a joint resolution establishing National Aerospace Week. Read more.
New member spotlight: Aerospace Mall
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 23, 2010
Located in Newhall, Calif., Aerospace Mall recently joined AIA as an Associate Member. The company supplies aerospace companies, their procurement personnel and engineers with online product education via training videos. Aerospace Mall's parent company, RSI, is a marketing company representing aerospace suppliers to the major OEMs. See full AIA member list.
Influence Congress on export controls, R&D tax credit, other issues
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 23, 2010
Export control regulations and tax policies such as the R&D tax credit directly affect how you do business. Join with other AIA members to collectively voice these issues to Capitol Hill. Learn more.
Aerospace industry market forecast
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 20, 2010
Register now for the AIA Supplier Management Council Meeting to hear Richard Aboulafia of the Teal Group give his candid predictions about the direction of the aerospace industry's civil, defense and space markets. Learn more.
AIA submits comments on organizational conflicts of interest
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 20, 2010
The government is concerned that hiring contractors to provide support to DOD is too often leading to actual and potential organizational conflicts of interest in which a contractor has an unfair advantage over other contractors or is in an inappropriate or unethical position in government work. Read more.
The "dream" at Farnborough International Airshow
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 19, 2010
The Farnborough International Airshow marked a rebound in aerospace fortunes, with new products on display and multibillion-dollar deals making headlines. AIA once again had an extremely active and productive show, featuring a number of high-level events. Read more.
AIA regional meeting at GE Aviation
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 19, 2010
Register now for AIA's fall regional meeting in Cincinnati. AIA members will have the opportunity to visit GE Aviation's facility and talk with David Joyce, president and CEO of GE Aviation. Learn more.
AIA makes acquisition recommendations
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 18, 2010
AIA presented ten recommendations to the Defense Department on Tuesday on how to wring greater efficiency from the acquisition system. "These recommendations focus on actions DoD can take immediately to address issues in acquisition," said Richard Sylvester, AIA's vice president of Acquisition Policy. "We also have recommendations with a broader impact that will take longer for us to flesh out. We're looking forward to working with the Defense Department on these initiatives." Read more.
DOD efficiency initiative yields nearly 100 recommendations
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 18, 2010
AIA has provided nearly 100 ideas to the Defense Department in response to its request for proposals to reform the way it buys goods and services. They focus upon four areas: improving requirements definition and ensuring requirements and program stability; streamlining export controls; promoting efficient use of government and contractor resources; and eliminating unnecessary government-unique requirements. Read more.
Transportation Secretary LaHood to address AIA
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 18, 2010
On Sept. 16 in Washington, D.C., Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will brief AIA members and congressional staffers during the Senate Aerospace Caucus Lunch. Please join us. Learn more.
New member spotlight: Xerox
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 17, 2010
Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox Corp. joined AIA at the last meeting of the Executive Committee. Xerox provides specific technological solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, including the production of high-strength, electrically conductive carbon fiber contacts, PAE polymers and electrostatic plotters designed specifically for aircraft manufacturing. See full AIA membership list.
Efficiency: It takes two
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 17, 2010
Supplying the systems and services that support America's men and women in the military is the most important function of the aerospace and defense industry. Exploring ways to provide for a robust defense within a constrained budget is critical. Read more.
ITT chief to speak during National Aerospace Week
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 16, 2010
Steve Loranger, chairman, president and CEO of ITT Corp., will speak to aerospace and defense CEOs about the direction of the aerospace industry. We invite all AIA supplier presidents or CEOs to join us to hear Steve and other world-class speakers at the AIA Supplier Management Council Meeting, Sept. 16 in Washington, D.C. Learn more.
New member spotlight: Pacifica Engineering
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 13, 2010
Headquartered in Mukilteo, Wash., Pacifica Engineering engages in engineering design and fabrication delivery and installation of tooling used for aircraft and space-launch vehicle production. See full AIA member list.
New member spotlight: Broad Reach Engineering Company
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 12, 2010
New to AIA this quarter, Broad Reach Engineering designs and produces spaceflight components and software for aerospace, scientific, commercial and military customers around the world. See full AIA member list.
AIA recommends steps for continued leadership in space
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 12, 2010
AIA has developed a new website at spaceleadership.org that encourages and assists interested citizens to contact President Barack Obama and members of Congress to support space initiatives that will keep the U.S. space program strong. Read more.
New Member Spotlight: ANSYS
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 11, 2010
Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pa., ANSYS is a new AIA member that produces computer-aided engineering software to simulate aerodynamics, engine performance, and other mission-critical behavior. See full AIA member list.
New Member Spotlight: AirDat
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 10, 2010
Joining AIA this quarter, AirDat provides air-ground/ground air satellite communications to aircraft equipped with its TAMDAR system. In addition, the system captures and provides real-time meteorological information from each aircraft as it flies. See full AIA member list.
AIA commends passage of 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Bill
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 10, 2010
We are very pleased that Congress has acted to avoid serious disruptions to ongoing military operations by passing the 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Bill. Read more.
Last day to register: Doing business with Boeing
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 09, 2010
Register now for this exclusive AIA Aero Webinar with The Boeing Co., where we learn the ins and outs of doing business with one of the premier aerospace companies in the U.S. Exclusively for AIA members, Boeing representatives will be on hand Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. ET to discuss the company's business needs of today and the future. For more information, contact gladys.nyaga@aia-aerospace.org.
Doing business with Boeing: Aero Webinar
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 06, 2010
Register now for this exclusive AIA Aero Webinar with The Boeing Co., where we learn the ins and outs of doing business with one of the premier aerospace companies in the U.S. Exclusively for AIA members, Boeing representatives will be on hand Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. ET to discuss the company's business needs of today and the future. For more information, contact gladys.nyaga@aia-aerospace.org.
American students win international rocket contest fly-off
AIA dailyLead® | Aug 05, 2010
Student rocketeers from France, the United Kingdom and the United States competed in the Third Annual Transatlantic Rocketry Challenge. The four-member team from Penn Manor High School in Millersville, Pa., posted the best score to win the international fly-off. Horsforth School in Leeds, England, placed second. The French team was unable to launch its rocket due to technical problems. Read more.
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