AIA hires French

The Aerospace Industries Association said today it has named Mike French its vice president of space systems.

"In this role he will lead AIA’s Space Systems policy division, working with AIA's Space Council, to advocate for policies, regulations, and investments to ensure American leadership and strong industry partnership across the civil, commercial and national security sectors," the organization said.

French was a senior vice president at Bryce Space and Technology, advising aerospace companies on management, policy and investment. He previously served as deputy chief of staff and chief of staff at NASA.