AIA President makes statement on NRO leadership appointment.
Press Release Summary:
Marion Blakey, AIA President and CEO, called the appointment of General Bruce Carlson (USAF-Ret.) as director of the National Reconnaissance Office "an important step in establishing the leadership our nation needs to continue our preeminence in space." Blakey went on to say that Carlson "brings a wealth of experience to the position, including considerable expertise in defense acquisition." An eagerness towards working together to address industry challenges was also expressed.
Original Press Release:
Statement by AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey on NRO Leadership Appointment
Arlington, Va. - The appointment of Gen. Bruce Carlson, (USAF-Ret.) as the director of the National Reconnaissance Office is an important step in establishing the leadership our nation needs to continue our preeminence in space.
Gen. Carlson's appointment comes at a very important time. There are increasing demands on national security space systems and many critical issues facing today's national security space industrial base. Gen. Carlson brings a wealth of experience to the position, including considerable expertise in defense acquisition. We are looking forward to working with him to address the challenges facing space systems acquisition, a shrinking workforce and other issues important to maintaining U.S. leadership in space.
Founded in 1919, the Aerospace Industries Association represents the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial systems, space systems, aircraft engines, materiel, and related components, equipment services, and information technology.
Daniel N. Stohr
Coordinator, Communications & Planning
Aerospace Industries Association
1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1700
Arlington, VA 22209
703-358-1078
dan.stohr@aia-aerospace.org
CONTACT: Alexis Allen
(703) 358-1075 office
(703) 362-0682 cell
Alexis.allen@aia-aerospace.org
