AIA’s Fanning Becomes Chair of ICCAIA

The International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations (ICCAIA) today announced Eric Fanning, President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), will start his two-year term as chair. Fanning assumes the role after Jan Pie, Secretary General of the Aerospace, Security, and Defense Industries Association of Europe (ASD).

“Aerospace and defense manufacturers are at the heart of the aviation ecosystem, and global partnerships are key to maintaining safety, security, and sustainability of that ecosystem,” Fanning said. “For the last two years, Jan has led ICCAIA with distinction, navigating challenges and creating exciting new opportunities for our industry globally. I look forward to stepping back into the role of chair after his exceptional leadership.”

“Over the last two years, ICCAIA and our members have made great strides towards achieving a safer, more sustainable future for aviation,” Pie said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to chair a great convening organization like ICCAIA, and I look forward to continued success under Eric’s leadership.”

ICCAIA is alternately chaired by the President and CEO of AIA and the Secretary General of Aerospace, Security, and Defense Industries Association of Europe (ASD), exchanging position every two years. There are two vice-chairs, one permanent, and one which rotates among the chief executives of the remaining member associations.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.