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  • 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum to Focus on Sustainability 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum to Focus on Sustainability

    13 October 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration Now Open for the World’s Largest Aerospace R&D October 13, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced its five-day program on sustainability for the 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum, 3–7 January 2022, San Diego, and virtually. This year’s program features over 3,000 technical presentations and

  • AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-18 Mission with Virginia Middle School Students’ Postcards Onboard AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful NS-18 Mission with Virginia Middle School Students’ Postcards Onboard

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates our corporate member Blue Origin on the successful New Shepard mission (NS-18) today. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we congratulate the Blue Origin team on

  • AIAA to Present Premier Lectures and Technical Excellence Awards During 2021 ASCEND AIAA to Present Premier Lectures and Technical Excellence Awards During 2021 ASCEND

    11 October 2021

    UPDATED October 11, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winners of the premier lectureships and technical excellence awards. The lectures and awards will be presented during 2021 ASCEND, the centerpiece event of the interdisciplinary community focused on building humanity’s off-world future faster. 2021

  • Cybersecurity Represents Opportunities and Risks in the Aerospace Industry Cybersecurity Represents Opportunities and Risks in the Aerospace Industry

    4 October 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA Educational, Interactive Resources Can Help Raise Awareness October 4, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) aims to make cybersecurity as important and overarching as safety, bringing cybersecurity to the heart of the aerospace industry. Based on its “2021 AIAA State of the Industry Report,” AIAA

  • ASCEND Unveils Visionary Agenda, Inspiring Speakers, and Community Spirit ASCEND Unveils Visionary Agenda, Inspiring Speakers, and Community Spirit

    30 September 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November Event Spans Six Days, Two Cities, and Online Everywhere September 30, 2021 – Reston, Va. – ASCEND, the interdisciplinary community focused on building humanity’s off-world future faster, today unveiled its six-day agenda packed with hundreds of visionary sessions and inspiring speakers. Powered by AIAA, ASCEND was launched in 2020 to Accelerate

  • AIAA Announces its Class of 2022 Associate Fellows AIAA Announces its Class of 2022 Associate Fellows

    27 September 2021

    September 27, 2021 – Reston, Va. –Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce its newly elected Class of 2022 Associate Fellows. AIAA will formally honor and induct the class at the AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony, Monday, 3 January 2022, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

  • AIAA Announces 2021 Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Award Winners AIAA Announces 2021 Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Award Winners

    24 September 2021

    September 24, 2021 – Reston, Va. –Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation has announced the 20 winners of its 2021 undergraduate scholarships and graduate awards. Through its Foundation, and supported by nearly 30,000 members, AIAA awards academic scholarships and STEM educational grants to support the next generation of aerospace professionals. “Preparing the next

  • AIAA Statement on Successful SpaceX Inspiration4 Mission AIAA Statement on Successful SpaceX Inspiration4 Mission

    19 September 2021

    September 18, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates our corporate member SpaceX on today’s successful conclusion of the Inspiration4 mission—the first all-civilian human spaceflight to orbit. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we

  • AIAA Says the Aerospace Industry Outlook Is Cautiously Optimistic AIAA Says the Aerospace Industry Outlook Is Cautiously Optimistic

    14 September 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Survey of Industry Professionals Reveals Need for Continued Innovation and Success September 14, 2021 – Reston, Va. – To move forward after a turbulent year, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is assessing the path ahead. In a recent survey, AIAA asked its members and the aerospace community at large—including

  • “Fast Forward,” ASCEND’s New On-Demand Interview Series, Envisions Our Off-World Future “Fast Forward,” ASCEND’s New On-Demand Interview Series, Envisions Our Off-World Future

    7 September 2021

    Pilot Episode Forecasts Biomedical Discoveries in Space that Will Improve Life on Earth September 7, 2021 – Reston, Va. – ASCEND, the only community on the planet dedicated to building humanity’s off-world future faster, today premiered “Fast Forward” – an original on-demand interview series featuring champions of industries pursuing large-scale growth in space. Powered by the

  • AIAA Announces Section Award Winners AIAA Announces Section Award Winners

    27 August 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Awards Honor Outstanding Section Programming in a Variety of Categories August 27, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has announced its 2020–2021 section awards winners. The section awards honor particularly notable achievements made by member sections in a range of activities that help fulfill the

  • Alan Brown to Receive the 2021 Daniel Guggenheim Medal  for Influential Contributions to the F-117, the First Stealth Fighter/Bomber Aircraft Alan Brown to Receive the 2021 Daniel Guggenheim Medal for Influential Contributions to the F-117, the First Stealth Fighter/Bomber Aircraft

    19 August 2021

    August 19, 2021 – Reston, Va. – Alan Brown has been awarded the 2021 Daniel Guggenheim Medal for his innovation and technical leadership of the design and production of the F-117, the first stealth fighter/bomber aircraft. The Daniel Guggenheim Medal was established in 1929 to honor innovators who make notable achievements in the advancement of

  • Hear 100+ Top Aviation and Aerospace Industry Executives and Government Officials,  Plus Over 1,400 Technical Papers Hear 100+ Top Aviation and Aerospace Industry Executives and Government Officials, Plus Over 1,400 Technical Papers

    27 July 2021

    July 27, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum begins Monday, August 2, kicking off nearly two weeks of high-profile speakers and panelists within the aerospace community, as well as deep technical content from more than 1,000 technical papers covering the latest innovations and important topics in aviation. The 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum

  • AIAA to Recognize Technical Excellence in Aerospace at the  2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum AIAA to Recognize Technical Excellence in Aerospace at the 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum

    23 July 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winners of technical excellence awards to be presented during the 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, which will be held online 9-11 August. The awards ceremony will be held online Wednesday, 11 August,

  • AIAA to Recognize Technical Excellence in Aerospace at the 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum AIAA to Recognize Technical Excellence in Aerospace at the 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winners of technical excellence awards to be presented during the 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum, which will be held online 2-6 August 2021.  The awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, 6 August, 1300-1430 hrs

  • AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful New Shepard Mission AIAA Statement on Blue Origin’s Successful New Shepard Mission

    20 July 2021

    AIAA congratulates our corporate member Blue Origin on its successful first human flight of its New Shepard rocket today.

  • AIAA Foundation Selected to Receive $1 Million from Blue Origin’s Club for the Future AIAA Foundation Selected to Receive $1 Million from Blue Origin’s Club for the Future

    14 July 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2021 – Reston, Va. – Today, AIAA Foundation was selected to receive a $1 million grant from Blue Origin’s Club for the Future. This generous grant will allow the AIAA Foundation to fuel the next generation of space professionals who will create our off-world future. The AIAA Foundation will engage students and educators with new,

  • AIAA Statement on the Successful Virgin Galactic Unity 22 Mission AIAA Statement on the Successful Virgin Galactic Unity 22 Mission

    11 July 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates our corporate member Virgin Galactic on its successful flight test of SpaceShipTwo Unity today. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we are

  • Press Passes Available for 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum and  2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum Press Passes Available for 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum and 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum

    1 July 2021

    MEDIA ALERT July 1, 2021 – Reston, Va. – Registration is open for journalists around the world to gain access to the 2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum (2–6 August) and the 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum (9–11 August). Register for one forum and receive access to both! Request press credentials here These two distinctive events

  • AIAA Statement on Senate Confirmation of Pam Melroy as NASA Deputy Administrator AIAA Statement on Senate Confirmation of Pam Melroy as NASA Deputy Administrator

    18 June 2021

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates Pam Melroy on being confirmed as NASA Deputy Administrator. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement upon Melroy’s confirmation: “On behalf of the Institute’s nearly 30,000 professional members, I would like to congratulate Pam