AIA President and CEO remarks on Senate Aerospace Caucus.

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Marion C. Blakey said Senate Aerospace Caucus provides important forum for senators, their staff, and representatives from aerospace industry. Specifically, it provides opportunity to discuss issues that impact national defense, civil aviation, and space sectors. Blakey also extended her appreciation towards leadership of the co-chairs and expressed her eagerness towards working with caucus members to help shape discussion on future for aerospace and defense industry.



Original Press Release:



Statement on Establishment of the Senate Aerospace Caucus by AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey



Arlington, Va. - The first-ever meeting of the Senate Aerospace Caucus today initiates an important forum for senators, their staff and representatives from the aerospace industry to discuss issues that impact the nation's defense, civil aviation and space sectors. We appreciate the leadership of the co-chairs, Senators Patty Murray, D-Wash. and Christopher Bond, R-Missouri, in establishing the caucus.

We were particularly pleased that the inaugural event included participation by Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley and AIA Chairman Scott Donnelly, President and CEO of Textron Inc., discussing defense industrial base issues, acquisition reform and workforce needs. We're looking forward to working with the members of the caucus to help shape the discussion on the future of the aerospace and defense industry.

-AIA-

Founded in 1919, the Aerospace Industries Association represents the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aircraft 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, Virginia 22209 USA
T: 703-358-1078 F: 703-358-1012
dan.stohr@aia-aerospace.org

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