Sens. Moran, Shaheen Lead Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Farnborough International Airshow

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a senior member of the Senate Commerce and Appropriations Committees – and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) – a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees – are leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Farnborough International Airshow, which will take place this month and feature aerospace and defense manufacturers from Kansas, New Hampshire and across the United States. Since 2023, Sens. Moran and Shaheen have led bipartisan congressional delegations to the international airshows to highlight U.S. capabilities and strengthen international partnerships. “The United States continues to lead the world in the aerospace and defense industries, and Kansas’ innovation and manufacturing capabilities play an important role in that leadership,” said Sen. Moran. “Last year’s airshow included the largest delegation of Kansans yet, and I look forward to seeing that record surpassed. This forum provides a valuable avenue to showcase American innovation, highlight the capabilities of our talented workforce and strengthen partnerships with allies and industry leaders from across the world. As our adversaries continue to exert pressure in the Middle East, Europe and Asia, opportunities like this are critical to strengthening our national security and expanding economic partnerships with our allies.” “The Farnborough Air Show is an opportunity to showcase American manufacturing and innovation on the world stage. As NATO allies commit to increased defense spending to ward off growing threats from Russia and China, it’s in our national interest to deepen trade partnerships with our allies while strengthening national readiness,” said Sen. Shaheen. “I’m grateful to once again, and for the final time as a member of the Senate, co-lead a bipartisan group of lawmakers to London to meet with foreign and U.S. aerospace leaders. Additionally, I’m looking forward to meeting with New Hampshire’s robust trade mission; our aerospace sector plays a pivotal role in both national defense and civilian aviation, and the United Kingdom is one of our largest trading partners.” Joining Sens. Moran and Shaheen are U.S. Sens. John Boozman (R-Ark.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.). # # #