AIA CEO Makes a Statement on weapon systems acquisition.
Press Release Summary:
AIA (Aerospace Industries Association) President and CEO, Marion Blakey, issued a statement concerning the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act. She relayed the sense of being "encouraged that the defense reform bill passed by Congress will make the acquisition system more accountable and efficient." Blakey also pointed out that "Bolstering the acquisition workforce and creating a senior position in the Defense Department responsible for cost estimating are important steps forward."
Original Press Release:
Statement by AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey on the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act
Arlington, Va. -- We are encouraged that the defense reform bill passed by Congress will make the acquisition system more accountable and efficient. Bolstering the acquisition workforce and creating a senior position in the Defense Department responsible for cost estimating are important steps forward.
Areas that we hope the Defense Department will address in the near future are budget stability and establishing realistic requirements for programs. President Obama has said that contracting reform is a top priority and we look forward to working with the administration as the implementing regulations are developed.
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
