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Aerospace Perspectives Series: Aligning Strategy and Decisions with a Golden Thread
5 May 2026 | 1–2 p.m. (ET) Online
In this session, we will explore how organizations can move from misalignment to decisions guided by a true golden thread, using unified data to provide ongoing decision guidance from strategy through initiatives, delivery, risks, and outcomes. -
ASCEND 2026
19 May 2026 – 21 May 2026
Washington, DC
Join us 19–21 May 2026 to access inspiring sessions and premium content, develop valuable business leads, and make meaningful connections.
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11th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies (RAST2026)
13 May 2026 – 15 May 2026
National Defense University (Yenilevent Campus-Istanbul), Istanbul, Turkey
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 11th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies (RAST2026). 11th RAST conference will be held on 13–15 May 2026…
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2026 American Rocketry Challenge National Finals
16 May 2026
Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia
The American Rocketry Challenge, the world’s largest student rocket competition, has engaged over 100,000 middle and high school students in model rocketry.
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2026 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner
18 May 2026
Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave, N.W., Washington, DC 20009
All AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows are cordially invited to the 2026 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner Monday, 18 May 2026 at the Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave, N.W. Washington, DC.
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Guidance and Control of Next-Gen Missiles and Hypersonic Vehicles – Online Short Course (Starts 8 September 2026)
8 September 2026 – 1 October 2026
This course provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in next-generation missiles and hypersonic vehicles, with a focus on the guidance and control challenges of these advanced flight vehicles. -
Turbomachinery for Emerging Space Applications: Liquid Rocket Propulsion – Online Short Course (Starts 14 September 2026)
14 September 2026 – 21 October 2026
This 24-hour course will cover an introduction to the interdisciplinary design of turbomachinery components within their corresponding systems in the context of liquid rocket engines. -
Machine Learning for Aircraft Applications – Online Short Course (Starts 21 September 2026)
21 September 2026 – 26 October 2026
This essential course covers reduced-order model (ROM) techniques, focusing on aircraft performance and aerodynamic load analysis. -
Advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Aircraft Design (Starts 22 September 2026)
22 September 2026 – 22 October 2026
In this new joint course from AIAA and HYSKY Society, the latest and greatest in Sustainable Aviation Fuels is presented, with a technical emphasis on Aircraft Design. -
Weapons Bay Cavity and Store Separation – Online Short Course (Starts 29 September 2026)
29 September 2026 – 13 October 2026
This new unique course is essential for anyone interested in understanding cavity flow and stores separating from weapon bays.
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Aerospace Perspectives Series: The Accelerating Pace of Physics AI Modeling and What It Means for the Aerospace Industry
7 April 2026 | 2–3 p.m. (ET)
OnlineDuring this webinar, Professor Alonso will describe the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods as they relate to various applications in aerospace engineering, including design space exploration, optimization, uncertainty quantification, and data assimilation for digital twins. -
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Engineering the Hydrogen Age: Multi‑Physics Simulations for ZEROe Aircraft
31 March 2026 | 10–11 a.m. (ET)
OnlineJoin us 31 March for a webinar on Airbus' ZEROe project detailing its use of GT-SUITE to simulate different processes involving liquid hydrogen in transfer lines. -
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Space Systems Modernization: Making the Most of Technology Investments While Constantly Advancing the Mission
27 January 2026 | 1–2 p.m. (ET)
OnlineJoin SAIC for a webinar to hear leaders from NASA, NOAA, and the U.S. Space Force discuss innovative ways as to how their programs are adopting practices and solutions to adapt to a demanding space environment. -
Mary Jackson Lecture: A Wandering Fluid Mechanics Scientific Career
9 March 2026 | 12–1 p.m. Online
In this seminar, Ivett Leyva, Ph.D., P.E. will describe her remarkable career journey, which has led her to study various fluid mechanics problems, as well as the challenges and rewards of holding management and leadership positions. -
AIAA Technologies Transforming Aerospace Webinar
2 March 2026 | 12–1 p.m. Online
Join us as Carissa Christensen, CEO of BryceTech, takes a deeper dive into the ten technologies outlined in the “Technologies Transforming Aerospace,” report. -
Fall 2025 AIAA Hypersonics Webinar (AIAA Member Exclusive)
14 November 2025 | 12–1 p.m. (ET)
OnlineJoin us 4 April for “AIAA Spring Hypersonics Webinar,” presented by Sarah Popkin, and hosted by the AIAA HyTASP Technical Committee. This webinar sets the stage for understanding DARPA’s role and function in the Department of Defense. -
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Validation for Aerospace with Industrial CT: Driving Quality at Scale
23 September 2025 | 1–2 p.m. (ET)
OnlineJoin Lumafield for a webinar to learn how CT scanning strengthens quality validation at every stage of development, from early R&D to automated, high-volume production. -
Aerospace Perspective Series: Harnessing Physics AI Models to Accelerate Aerospace Concept Exploration and Design
19 August 2025 | 2–3 p.m. Online
Join Professor Juan Alonso as he explains how Luminary Cloud’s SHIFT Models for aerospace applications can result in efficient 1) exploration of vast design spaces, 2) interactive design, 3) inference-based design optimization, 4) real-time control of physics systems, 5) uncertainty quantification and design under uncertainty, and 6) digital twin applications.
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ASCEND 2026
19 May 2026 – 21 May 2026
Washington, DC
Join us 19–21 May 2026 to access inspiring sessions and premium content, develop valuable business leads, and make meaningful connections. -
AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026
8 June 2026 – 12 June 2026
San Diego, California
The AIAA AVIATION Forum is the only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development, and technology. -
AIAA SciTech Forum 2027
11 January 2027 – 15 January 2027
Orlando, Florida, USA
The AIAA SciTech Forum program covers the science, technologies, and policies that are shaping the future of aerospace. The forum is the largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology in the world.