Meet Our Experts
AIA has a team of first-class experts available to help you understand the issues important to the industry. You can learn more about these issues by reading our strategic plan.
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Marion C. Blakey Aerospace Policy, FAA, International Relations & Trade, Safety, Transportation |
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Bill Chadwick Economic Analysis, Industry Statistics, Policy Analysis, Market Research, Trade Policy |
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Fred Downey Defense Policy & Budgets, Foreign Affairs, National Security Policy |
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Dan Elwell Aviation Policy, Commercial & Military Pilots, Safety, Civil Aviation Environmental Issues |
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Jeremiah Gertler Defense Policy & Budgets, Workforce |
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Kirsten M. Koepsel Intellectual Property Policy, Security Clearances, Tax Policy |
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Brian McDermott Aerospace & Defense Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Security Policy, Planning & Operations |
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Remy Nathan International Trade & Market Access, Export Control Modernization, Foreign Military Sales |
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Rusty Rentsch Performance-based Logistics, Life-Cycle Product Support, Engineering Management |
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Cord Sterling Legislative Strategy, Defense Budgeting, Acquisition Policy |
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J.P. Stevens Commercial & National Security Space Policy |
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Richard Sylvester Acquisition Reform, Environmental Regulations |
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