Wed, Sep 16, 2009
AIA Undertakes A Congressional Informational Campaign
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have both passed
resolutions recognizing September 16 as National Aerospace Day.
"The recognition from the Congress that the aerospace and
defense industry is a key contributor to our nation's economy and
national security sends a powerful message to thousands of our
workers across the nation," said Marion Blakey, President and CEO
of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA).
"At a time when the nation is working its way out of an economic
slump, recognizing an industry that exported $95 billion last year
is an important morale booster," Blakey said.
According to AIA, the aerospace and defense industry employs
844,000 workers directly, supporting 2.2 million middle-class jobs
in related fields. There are also 30,000 suppliers to the industry
across all 50 states. AIA estimates that conservatively, U.S.
aerospace sales alone account for 3 to 5 percent of the country's
gross domestic product.
The Senate resolution (S. 242) passed Tuesday. It was introduced
by Senators George Voinovich (R-OH) and Bill Nelson (D-FL). The
House resolution (H.Con.Res.167), which was introduced by Rep. Vern
Ehlers, (R-MI), passed Sept. 9. In a Presidential Message,
President Barack Obama sent greetings to all observers of National
Aerospace Day.
To commemorate National Aerospace Day, AIA planned a number of
events on Capitol Hill, including a "March to the Hill" by AIA
supplier company executives from the Supplier Management Council.
Advertisements with the theme, "Aerospace and Defense: The Strength
to Lift America" ran in a number of inside-the-beltway
publications.
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