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National Aerospace Week Launchedin News | August 22, 2011
Arlington, Va. – Ongoing and emerging security threats, aging civil and space infrastructure, fiscal challenges and keeping and creating jobs all present our nation with enormous challenges. This year’s National Aerospace Week, an event established by Congress, will focus on informing the debate over choices our government will make in the coming months.
COMMERCE AND EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS OF U.S. AEROSPACE INDUSTRYin News | September 16, 2010
WASHINGTON–Commerce Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) Worldwide Campus Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. John Watret will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on September 15 for collaboration in providing services to enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. aerospace manufacturing industry.
Senate passes National Aerospace Week resolutionin Blog, News | September 15, 2010
Earlier this week the Senate unanimously passed a resolution declaring the third week of September to be National Aerospace Week.
Read moreHouse Resolution Passes as Momentum for National Aerospace Week Buildsin News | August 17, 2010
“The U.S. aerospace industry is a powerful reliable source of employment, innovation and export income,” declared Rep.Vern Ehlers (D-MI) during a floor speech July 21 introducing a joint resolution establishing National Aerospace Week.
Aerospace Celebration Expandsin News | June 04, 2010
Arlington, Va. – Following the resounding success of the first-ever National Aerospace Day last year, the Aerospace Industries Association is expanding the activities this year during National Aerospace Week, September 12-18.
The Strength to Lift America
The aerospace and defense industry contributes to our economic vitality, national security and technological superiority. Hundreds of thousands of industry workers across the country are keeping the United States strong and competitive. Our industry serves as a wellspring of innovation leading to extraordinary advances in technology, exploration and environmental stewardship. We are muscle – and heart – of the American economy.
Join us in celebrating National Aerospace Week. Together let’s remind our citizens and elected officials that we are ‘the Strength to Lift America,’ and recognize these important facts:
- 817,000 aerospace and defense workers across the nation
- Over two million middle class jobs
- Over 30,000 suppliers from 50 states
A series of events in Washington, D.C. and across the country are being planned. New research reports, contests for youth and other events hosted by businesses and communities across the country will showcase the industry’s role in the future high-tech workforce of America and in creating and sustaining high-paying jobs across the country.
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Pictures from National Aerospace Week
Check out some highlight pictures from the 2011 National Aerospace Week!
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Members of AIA’s Supplier Management Council converge in Washington, DC.
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The Congress has recognized contributions of the American aerospace industry to America’s security, technological security and economy by establishing this week as National Aerospace Week, and the Aerospace States Association is joining the celebration with a series of events.
More detailsNational Aerospace Week Brochure Now Available
The 2011 National Aerospace Week Brochure is now available in a downloadable PDF format.
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