Institute Position Papers
In This Section
A paper that provides an objective and balanced study with a clear AIAA position on the best course of action by government, industry, academia, or other stakeholders to address an issue of interest or concern to AIAA members. At a minimum, these papers are subject to review and approval by the Public Policy Committee (PPC) and the Board of Trustees.
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Following are AIAA's public policy position papers in chronological order:
2026
Sustaining the National Airspace System: A Call for Continuous Modernization
ITAR Reforms to Promote and Support a Robust Academic Pipeline
2025
2020
Digital Twin: Definition & Value
2017
Space Traffic Management (STM): Balancing Safety, Innovation, and Growth
2008
Infrastructure Recommendations for Implementation of Executive Order 13419
2007
2006
The Versatile Affordable Advanced Turbine Engines (VAATE) Initiative
2004
Protecting Earth from Asteroids and Comets
1999
Seeking the Proper Balance Between Simulation and Flight Test
Export Control Policy and the U.S. Satellite Industry
1995
Responding to the Potential Threat of a Near-Earth-Object Impact