AIA meets with Clinton advisers

The Aerospace Industries Association said it participated in a meeting today with "informal Hillary [Clinton] for America advisers" on issues important to the defense and aerospace industry.

"AIA's role is to educate our elected leaders, candidates for office and the general public on the importance of our industry to our economy and national security," the association said in a statement.

In June, AIA said it participated in a meeting with the Trump campaign "to brief Mr. [Donald] Trump on issues of importance to our industry."

The association added in its statement that it is a "strictly non-partisan organization and is not permitted -- expressly or by implication -- to endorse candidates for political office. Our briefings are for educational purposes only, and we welcome the opportunity to speak with the candidates about issues that matter to our nation, our industry and our members."