He began his tenure on January 1 , 2018 .
In 2017 , the Aerospace Industries Association selected Fanning to become its next President and CEO , succeeding former U.S. Army Lt. General David Melcher in that role .
David Melcher began David Melcher 's tenure on January 1 , 2018 .
In 2017 , the Aerospace Industries Association selected Fanning to become its next President and CEO , succeeding former U.S. Army Lt. General David Melcher in that role .