House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics to Examine the State of U.S. Aeronautics R&D

WHAT:ÊÊ Hearing titled, “A Review of Civil Aeronautics Research and Development”

WHEN:ÊÊ Thursday, March 7, 2002 – 10:00 A.M.
WHERE:Ê 2318 Rayburn Building, Washington (WEBCAST)

The Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics will consider the Administration’s proposed fiscal year 2003 budget and strategy for aeronautics research. Witnesses will testify regarding how well agencies collaborate their activities in order to minimize duplication. Additionally, the Subcommittee will consider the broader question of the future of aeronautics research; specifically issues of foreign competition and the appropriate level of federal investment in aeronautics research and development.

Expected to testify are:

Mr. Steve Zaidman, Associate Administrator for Research and Acquisitions, FAA
Mr. Sam Venneri, Associate Administrator for Aerospace Technology, NASA
Mr. Rich Golaszewski, Executive Vice President, GRA Inc., Jenkintown, PA
Mr. David Swain, Chief Technology Officer, The Boeing Company