US Aero Excellence Steering Committee meeting
Published the 10/23/2026

The third US Aero Excellence Steering Committee meeting took place earlier this month. This hybrid session brought together aerospace leaders from Airbus, Moog Inc., RTX, Thales and Woodward, Inc., attending in person at RTX's Hartford, Connecticut facility; with GE Aerospace, Honeywell Aerospace, Hexcel Corporation and Safran joining virtually.
As Aero Excellence continues to gain momentum across the USA and beyond, our objectives remain clear:
- Maintain a strong and effective Aero Excellence governance model
- Strengthen global supply chains to accelerate aerospace production ramp-up
- Increase alignment, collaboration and operational excellence across the industry
Aero Excellence is taking further steps towards wider deployment. This strong leadership and engagement demonstrate a shared ambition to build more capable, resilient and competitive aerospace and defense supply chains for the future.