Past Event

Leading the Second Century of Flight

Leading the Second Century of Flight

A DIRECTOR’S FORUM

with 

Jim Albaugh
Executive Vice President, The Boeing Company


With an introduction by

The Honorable Jane Harman
Wilson Center Director, President and CEO

Since the Wright brothers’ first flight, America’s leadership in aerospace has helped build our economy and ensured our security. Today our leadership is threatened by budget constraints at home and heavy investment by other nations abroad. In this National Aerospace Week address, Jim Albaugh will highlight what’s at stake and what steps the U.S. must take to lead the second century of flight.

Jim Albaugh is an executive vice president of The Boeing Company. A 37-year Boeing veteran, Albaugh has led the company’s commercial, defense, space and security businesses.