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The aeronautics industry is building on the advances made since the early 20th century taking us further, faster, safer, and cleaner. In the next 5–10 years, many new capabilities will be introduced, and the next generation will experience flight in ways we are just imagining. AIAA advances these opportunities for novel aircraft design, operations, and impact through its focus on the Aeronautics Domain.

AIAA Domain Lead for Aeronautics
Jim Sherman

Senior Director, Aeronautics |  Contact Us

Key Topics

  • Advanced Air Mobility Advanced Air Mobility

    Advanced air mobility could grow into a $115 billion industry that gives all of us new transportation options. With clear operational guidelines, regulations, and standards for accommodating and incorporating autonomy, we see a thriving integrated urban and regional airspace in the next decade. The benefits of autonomy will enhance safety for everyone and enable capabilities we are only just imagining.

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  • emisions1 Carbon Emissions and Sustainability

    The global community is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector by 2050. The AIAA community plays an integral role in this effort that will make a substantial difference to benefit our planet.

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  • certification1 Certification

    The widespread use of UAVs and drones—both commercial and recreational—prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to adapt its certification processes. Similarly, the FAA must facilitate safe use of AAM systems for passenger and cargo transport. As the FAA refreshes its certification strategy, we expect to see clear specifications, regulations, and standards emerge that will strike an appropriate balance between safety and innovation. 

    Space launches are close to a daily occurrence and launch sites are infringing on urban environments and large metropolitan areas. The integration of commercial air traffic, AAM, and space launch traffic must receive government attention to help drive global regulatory and certification strategies that ensure safety and continued smooth sustainable economic growth for all stakeholders.

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  • Hypersonics1 High-Speed Flight

    High-speed “transportation” – both military and civilian – is fast becoming a reality. Integrating hypersonic and supersonic flight into the national and global airspace will require attention to operational efficiency, safety through certification, and environmental and societal impacts including noise and emissions. AIAA will address questions around:

    • Is sustainable civil high-speed endo-atmospheric flight achievable?
    • What role does the government have in promoting hypersonic and/or supersonic flight?
    • What technologies are needed to develop and mature efficient and low environmental impact hypersonic and supersonic flight?

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Registration Now Open. Closes 22 February 2025 | Abstract Submissions Now Closed

Conference Host: École de Technologie Supérieure

Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region.

Please note: A university student in good standing at their institution who is also an AIAA student member is eligible to submit a paper to the Regional Student Conference. The submitting and presenting author(s) must be AIAA student members. Any student may attend the Regional Student Conference but may be subjected to a higher registration fee if they are not AIAA members. Please click here for more information to join as an AIAA Student Member.

You must be attending a college/university in Region I to participate in the Region I Student Conference. Students can petition to present at a conference outside their university’s region by emailing studentprogram@aiaa.org.

Region I includes Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington DC. Additionally, it includes students from the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Cash prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place winners for each category.

Refer to the Student Conferences webpage for conference rules and FAQs.

 Registration & Cancellation
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Registration closes: February 22, 2025

Registration Pricing: $50 per attendee (includes meals at conference)

 Call for Papers
Abstract Submissions are closed

Abstract Submission Deadline: 19 January 2025
Final Manuscript Deadline: 15 February 2025 Extended to 19 February 2025

You must be attending a college/university in Region I to participate in the Region I Student Conference. Students can petition to present at a conference outside their university’s region by emailing studentprogram@aiaa.org.

 Agenda

Agenda Subject to Change

The conference will take place in the A, B & E Buildings on ÉTS Campus. See campus and facilities webpage for building addresses and parking information. Exact locations in the agenda coming soon.

Wednesday, 19 March

  • 4–7 p.m.: OPAL-RT Technologies Tour, Demo & Reception (5-minute drive/20-minute walk from ETS Campus)

Thursday, 20 March

  • 8–8:45 a.m.: Breakfast & Check-in
  • 8:45–9 a.m.: Welcome Remarks by Dr. Ruxandra Botez, Professor, System Engineering Department, ÉTS, Faculty Advisor, AIAA Fellow
  • 9–11 a.m.: Student Presentations Sessions & Industrial Sponsors Exhibition
  • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.: Keynote by Vincent Myrand Lapierre and Mr. Pierre Olivier Tardif, CAE, Presenting on “High-Fidelity Flight Simulator Modeling and Modular Flight Test Data Analysis at CAE”
  • 12–1 p.m.: Lunch
  • 1–4 p.m.: Student Presentation Sessions & Industrial Sponsors Exhibition
  • 4–5 p.m.: Keynote by Sandrine De Jesus Mota and Cyrille Leclere, Airbus, Presenting on “Airbus Canada and How It Pioneers Sustainable Aviation in Canada and Around the World”
  • 5–7 p.m.: Networking Reception

Friday, 21 March

  • 8–9 a.m.: Breakfast & Check In
  • 9–11 a.m.: Student Presentation Sessions & Industrial Sponsors Exhibition
  • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.: Keynote by Dr. Fassi Kafyeke, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, Bombardier, Presenting on “Research and Development, Engine of Innovation in Aerospace”
  • 12–1 p.m.: Lunch
  • 1–4 p.m.: Student Presentation Sessions & Industrial Sponsors Exhibition
  • 4–5 p.m.: Avro Arrow Presentation by Walter Gordon, MOOG Space and Defense Group (Retired); Awards Presentation & Closing Remarks
  • 5:00–7:30 p.m.: Dinner & Networking
 Hotels and Travel

Travel Information
This year’s Region I Student Conference will be in Montreal in Canada. Please use the following FAQ document to help guide you for requirements on crossing the U.S.-Canada border.

U.S./Canada Border Crossing Requirements FAQ 

Hotel Information
Conference attendees are responsible for their own hotel and travel accommodations. Below is a list of some recommended hotels close to campus that are recommended by ÉTS.

Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain
Distance from campus: 0.7 kilometers, 3-minute drive

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Montreal Centre-Ville Ouest
Distance from campus: 1.2 kilometers, 6-minute drive

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Distance from campus: 1.2 kilometers, 6-minute drive


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