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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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Venue: Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECSW)

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 IV to participate in the Region IV Student Conference. Students can petition to present at a conference outside their university’s region by emailing studentprogram@aiaa.org.

Region IV includes Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas. Additionally, it includes Mexico. 

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Conference Registration Fees:
Students: $20 (includes meals at conference)
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Registration Deadline: 14 March 2025

 Call for Papers 

Abstract submissions are closed.

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 January 2025
Final Manuscript Deadline: 28 February 2025

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Agenda Subject to Change

Friday, 28 March

  • 5:00–7:30 p.m.: Registration, Checkin & Social

Saturday, 29 March

  • 7:00–8:30 a.m.: Checkin and Breakfast
  • 8:30–9:00 a.m.: Welcome Remarks
  • 9:00–10:30 a.m.: Student Presentations
  • 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.: Exhibitors & Demos
  • 10:30–11:00 a.m.: Break
  • 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Student Presentations
  • 1:00–2:30 p.m.: Lunch and Keynote by Dr. David Hunn, Retired, Lockheed Martin Missile & Fire Control
  • 2:30–4:00 p.m.: Student Presentations
  • 4:00–4:30 p.m.: Break
  • 4:30–5:30 p.m.: Student Presentations
  • 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Break
  • 6:30–8:00 p.m.: Awards Banquet, Keynote by Clayton Turner, Associate Administrator for Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA, and Closing Remarks
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