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AIAA Announces Two New Chartered Student Branches
22 February 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, University of Georgia Join AIAA Community February 22, 2021 – Reston, Va. –The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is excited to announce the addition of two new AIAA student branches at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (ERAU-Worldwide) and the University of Georgia (UGA). These universities join more
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Ozires Silva to Receive the Daniel Guggenheim Medal for Influential Contributions to Aerospace
18 February 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2021 – Reston, Va. – Ozires Silva, Co-Founder/Past President, Embraer, has been awarded the 2020 Daniel Guggenheim Medal for his education and inspiration of today’s aerospace engineers and scientists and for his influential contributions to the fields of combustion and propulsion. The award presentation will be hosted by the Brazilian
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AIAA Presents 2021 International Student Conference Winners
16 February 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the 2021 International Student Conference winners. AIAA, in partnership with Lockheed Martin Corporation, sponsors the International Student Conference at AIAA SciTech Forum each year for student members at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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ASCEND and NASA Accelerate Excitement for Perseverance Landing on Mars
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2021 – Reston, Va. – In advance of this week’s scheduled landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover on Mars, more than 1,500 members of the ASCEND community participated in an exclusive live webinar with mission experts to preview the rover’s precision landing program and the groundbreaking science, technology and engineering innovations it
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Jackson Hole Airport Board Wins 2021 Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award
27 January 2021
Award recognizes the prioritization of sustainability at the airport to protect the environment January 27, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates the Jackson Hole Airport Board as the 2021 winner of the Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award. The Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is located in Jackson, Wyoming. The Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award honors an
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AIAA Statement on Working with the Biden Administration and 117th Congress
20 January 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 – Reston, Va. – AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement after the Inaugural Ceremonies for President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala D. Harris: “Today we witnessed the peaceful transition of power to the newly elected leaders of the democracy of the United States of America.
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AIAA Statement on Incoming Biden Administration Science and Technology Announcement
16 January 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) praises the recent science and technology announcement by President-elect Joe Biden. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement: “As the world’s largest aerospace technical society, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) welcomes the Biden
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AIAA Offers Free MLK Day Program Featuring Black Aviation, Aerospace Heroes During AIAA SciTech Forum
14 January 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Aerospace Special Interest Group of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE Aerospace SIG) are hosting: “A Tribute to Service: Community, Country, and Humanity,” Monday, January 18, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET. This virtual program
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AIAA White Paper Calls for Cyber Protection in the Aerospace Industry
12 January 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has published a white paper on cybersecurity, “Aerospace Cybersecurity: Enduring Challenges, Enduring Solutions; Bringing Cyber Protection to the Heart of the Aerospace Industry.” The white paper, available to download, includes extended findings from the AIAA Aerospace Cybersecurity Market
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AIAA Statement on New Regulation for Supersonic Flight Testing
8 January 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is encouraged by the FAA’s new rule streamlining and clarifying procedures to obtain agency approval for supersonic aircraft testing in the United States. AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher made the following statement after the rule was issued: “This
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2021 Durand Lectureship for Public Service Awarded to David W. Thompson
7 January 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lecture will be Delivered During 2021 AIAA SciTech Forum January 7, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the 2021 AIAA Durand Lectureship for Public Service is awarded to David W. Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer (retired) of Orbital ATK, Inc. Thompson
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AIAA Recognizes Excellence in Aerospace with Awards to be Presented During the 2021 AIAA SciTech Forum
6 January 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winners of awards to be presented during the 2021 AIAA SciTech Forum, to be held virtually 11–15 and 19–21 January. The Awards Ceremony to fully recognize these award winners is set for Wednesday, 20
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2021 AIAA SciTech Forum Features Free Program Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
5 January 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “A Tribute to Service: Community, Country, and Humanity” Scheduled for Monday, January 18, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET January 5, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Aerospace Special Interest Group of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE Aerospace SIG) are pleased to
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AIAA Statement on FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act
1 January 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA Executive Director Applauds Commitment to Department of Defense January 1, 2021 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) applauds the passage of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act. Among other things, the $732 billion policy bill creates a Senate-confirmed director for cybersecurity, accelerates the acquisition of space
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AIAA Statement on Passage of FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act
28 December 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 2020 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) applauds the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The $1.4 trillion funding package includes approximately $627.3 billion for the DOD, $14.6 billion for the FAA, $23.3 billion for NASA, $1 billion for NIST, $5.4 billion
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Press Passes Available for 2021 AIAA SciTech Forum
21 December 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2020 – Reston, Va. – Registration is open for journalists around the world to gain access to the 2021 AIAA SciTech Forum, the world’s largest event for aerospace research, development and technology. Every year, THIS is the place industry gathers; the event sets the industry tone for the year. Request press
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AIAA and the Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) Enter Cooperative Agreement
16 December 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AIAA Executive Director Applauds Commitment to Department of Defense December 16, 2020 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) enabling the two organizations to collaborate on aerospace and aviation cybersecurity endeavors.
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Achieving Open Access in Physics
15 December 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2020 – Reston, Va. – We as physics societies exist to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. We recognise the important role of universal access to knowledge in achieving this goal and are therefore committed to making open access (OA) to physics research a reality. We
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Tom I-P. Shih Appointed Editor-in-Chief of AIAA Journal
10 December 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2020 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has selected Tom Shih, an AIAA Fellow and Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University, as its new editor-in-chief for the AIAA Journal. He succeeds Professor Alexander Smits of Princeton University, who has served as editor-in-chief of the
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AIAA Mourns the Passing of Honorary Fellow Peter B. Teets
9 December 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2020 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) mourns the passing of AIAA Honorary Fellow Peter B. Teets. He served as undersecretary and Acting Secretary of the Air Force, head of the National Reconnaissance Office, and president and chief operating officer of Lockheed Martin. He died