The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has announced its Executive Committee appointments for the year 2025. Eric Fanning, AIA’s President and CEO, highlighted the association's significant role in representing the aerospace and defense industry since its establishment. He stated, "These leaders have been titans of our industry, championing critical advancements and innovations. With their leadership, under the guidance of Chris and Phebe, AIA will continue to advocate for essential policies and robust investments that will maintain our global leadership for years to come."

Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair & CEO of L3Harris Technologies, will serve as chair of the Executive Committee. Phebe Novakovic, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of General Dynamics Corporation, has been appointed vice chair.

The 2025 AIA Executive Committee members include Florian Aigrain from Acutronic Group; Tom Arseneault of BAE Systems; Thomas Bell at Leidos Corporation; Jim Currier from Honeywell Aerospace; Scott C. Donnelly at Textron Inc.; Eric Fanning representing Aerospace Industries Association; Amy Gowder with GE Aerospace; Gregory Hayes from RTX; John Holmes at AAR CORP; Sol Kanthack with Corvaer; Christopher D. Kastner from HII; Christopher E. Kubasik representing L3Harris Technologies; Mark Lee at Aero-Mark LLC; a representative from The Boeing Company; Ronald Lopez with Astroscale U.S.; Patrick Marotta from Marotta Controls; Rick Nagel at Acorn Capital Management; Phebe Novakovic representing General Dynamics Corporation; Anne Shybunko-Moore with GSE Dynamics; Elisabeth Smith at Acutec Precision Aerospace Inc.; and Kathy Warden from Northrop Grumman Corporation.