Retired lieutenant general David Melcher succeeds Marion Blakey; career includes U.S. Army and aerospace executive roles Melcher The $18 million-revenue Aerospace Industries Association has turned to industry for its next CEO, naming David Melcher to the post today. Melcher starts Monday. He replaces Marion Blakey, who left Arlington, Va.-based AIA last month to run Rolls-Royce North America. Melcher retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant general after a 32-year a career before joining the defense arm of manufacturer ITT. "Dave is an exceptional leader who, with his balance of corporate and military experience, brings an outstanding record of executive… Read More