What Happened
Industry Leaders Meet to Enhance US Competitiveness and Growth
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) recently met with industry leaders at Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions in Downers Grove, Illinois, to discuss policy priorities for enhancing US competitiveness and driving growth in the aerospace and defense industry. The meeting was part of AIA’s supply chain engagement strategy, which emphasizes advocacy, collaboration, and connectivity with government. According to AIA, the US aerospace and defense supply chain generated $500 billion in revenue in 2025 and supports over 1.1 million American jobs. The event was reported by the Aerospace Industries Association.