The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has elected Tom Gentile, President and Chief Executive Officer of Spirit AeroSystems, to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors for 2023. Theodore “Ted” Colbert III, Executive Vice President, The Boeing Company and President/CEO, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, will serve as Vice Chairman. Eric Fanning has been reelected as AIA President and Chief Executive Officer.  

“It’s an exciting time to serve the aerospace and defense industry as chair of the Aerospace Industries Association,” said Gentile. “Our industry faces a new set of challenges – but also new and inspiring opportunities – that will stretch us all as we position our industry for continued leadership, innovation, and growth.”