Aerospace

Reps. Ron Estes, R-Kan., and Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., co-chairs of the House Aerospace Caucus, recognized National Aerospace Week in the House this week. "For more than a century, Kansas' aerospace trailblazers have propelled the United States to the forefront of aviation. Aviation is so central to the history and identity of Wichita and south-central Kansas," Estes said in remarks… Read more »

House Aerospace Caucus Chairman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded passage of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years, grows the aviation workforce, improves the flight experience for passengers and preserves America’s status as the gold standard in aviation safety and… Read more »

On March 15, Chairman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) hosted an aerospace and aviation supplier roundtable as part of the House Aerospace Caucus. More than two dozen participants shared the challenges and concerns they face that included increasing our skilled workforce, needing R&D immediate expensing, helping with IRS issues, promoting technical education, showcasing opportunities in Wichita… Read more »

The House Aerospace Caucus served as an honorary co-host for an AIA lunch and learn event with Aerospace Caucus members' staff on March 9. The briefing covered new civil aviation technologies coming to the nation's airspace and included panelists from Amazon, Supernal, Reliable Robotics and Honeywell. Throughout the panel discussion and question-and-answer period, emphasis was placed on… Read more »

Today, Chairman Ron Estes (R–Kansas) announced the membership of the House Aerospace Caucus.  Current Members Include: Rep. Don Beyer (D-Virginia) Rep. Julia Brownley (D-California) Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Alabama) Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Georgia) Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Florida) Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colorado) Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Florida) Rep. Garret Graves… Read more »

Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced the reestablishment of the House Aerospace Caucus. "As the representative of the Air Capital of the World, I take great pride in my fellow Kansans' innovative work in the aerospace industry," said House Aerospace Caucus Chairman Estes. "The House Aerospace Caucus is comprised of a bipartisan group of members that understand the… Read more »