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2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum to Bridge the Gap Between Visionary Concepts and Technological Reality

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June 6, 2024 – Reston, Va. – AIAA announced its five-day program for the 2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum, 29 July – 2 August, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, in pursuit of a sustainable and high-tech aviation future. The event will feature an extensive lineup of aviation leaders and innovators as speakers, panelists, and presenters, along with over 1,800 technical papers focused on the theme, “From Vision Through Velocity…Transitioning Technology into Reality.”

“We look forward to welcoming the worldwide aviation community to the 2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum – the epicenter for researchers, engineers, and pioneers driving innovation in aviation. A distinguished group of thought leaders will help lead our discussions about new capabilities on the horizon that will take us further, faster, safer, and cleaner,” said AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher.

From the main stage, attendees will hear how 2024 will be a landmark year with certification of electric aircraft, flight testing of supersonic aircraft, expanding use of automated and autonomous systems, and the continued progress of significant military programs. The keynote speakers and panelists represent industry, government, and academia across the aviation community. Confirmed speakers include:

  • Christine Andrews, Hybrid Electric Systems Leader, GE Aviation
  • Yemaya Bordain, CCO, President of Americas at Daedalean AI
  • A.C. Charania, Chief Technologist, NASA
  • Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment
  • Perry Comeau, Head of Flight Operations & Chief Test Pilot, National Research Council Canada
  • Ferguson “Juice” Dale, Owner, Semper Sky LLC
  • Bruce DeCleene, Director, Office of Senior Technical Experts, FAA
  • Graham Drozeski, Chief Technology Officer, Aurora Flight Sciences
  • Keoki Jackson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, The MITRE Corporation
  • Jimmy Kenyon, Center Director, NASA Glenn Research Center
  • Nils Larson, NASA X-59 Project Test Pilot, NASA
  • Mary Lombardo, Vice President, Advanced Technologies, Collins Aerospace
  • Jeff Luckett, President, UPS Flight Forward
  • Hendrik Meyer, Research Associate, DLR
  • Dan Newman, Chief Technology Officer, Advanced Air Mobility, Honeywell
  • Linda O’Brien, Vice President and Chief Engineer for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
  • David H. Robbins, Director, Infrastructure/Resiliency, Houston Airports System
  • Amanda Simpson, Founder and CEO, Third Segment
  • Ben Stabler, Chief Technology Officer, Heart Aerospace

The technical program will feature presentations on the latest innovations spanning 20+ aviation and aeronautics research topics, including fluid dynamics, applied aerodynamics, air transportation systems, thermophysics and heat transfer, multidisciplinary design optimization, and many more.

Attendees also can focus on electric aircraft during the AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium (EATS). This event is designed for electrical, propulsion system, and aerospace engineers to discuss electrified propulsion technologies for future aircraft.

“This year, we’re co-locating AIAA AVIATION Forum with ASCEND in one venue. These two signature AIAA events will deliver full technical programs, visionary discussions, and industry networking that our community counts on. With a central Expo Hall serving as the bridge between both events’ audiences, we believe attendees will be energized by this unique experience,” added Dumbacher.

Registration for the forum is open. Early-bird rates end on 10 June. Journalists who wish to cover the forum can request a Press Pass here. For the most up-to-date program information, visit aiaa.org/aviation

Media Contact: Rebecca Gray, APR, [email protected], 804.397.5270 (cell)

About AIAA
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit aiaa.org, and follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

2023 AIAA AVIATION Forum to Focus on Revolutionary Leaps Toward a New Age of Aviation

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May 15, 2023 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced its five-day program on the next age of aviation for the 2023 AIAA AVIATION Forum, 12–16 June, San Diego. The event will feature an extensive lineup of aviation leaders and innovators as speakers, panelists, and presenters, along with over 1,700 technical papers focused on the theme, “Revolutionary Leaps Toward a New Age of Aviation.”

Registration for the 2023 AIAA AVIATION Forum is open now. Journalists who wish to cover the forum can request a Press Pass here.

“We look forward to welcoming the worldwide aviation community to San Diego for the 2023 AIAA AVIATION Forum. We will be hearing from an impressive group of thought leaders and innovators about new capabilities on the horizon that will take us further, faster, safer, and cleaner. It’s truly a can’t-miss event on the calendar this year,” said AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher.

From the main stage, attendees will get an update on the state of the aviation industry and explore timely topics including decarbonization and sustainability, advanced air mobility, new aircraft certification, as well as hypersonics and supersonics. The keynote speakers and panelists represent industry, government, and academia across the aviation community. Confirmed speakers thus far include:

  • Kathy Abbott, Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor, Flight Deck Human Factors, FAA
  • Phillip J. Ansell, Assistant Professor and Allen Ormsbee Faculty Fellow, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • David Arenson, Vice President and Chief Engineer, Lockheed Martin Space
  • Paul Brinkmann, Staff Reporter, Aerospace America
  • Michael Brown, Chief Hypersonic Sciences Branch, AFRL
  • Lt. Col. Joshua Burger, VC-25B Air Vehicle Program Manager, U.S. Air Force
  • Scot Campbell, Project Executive, Airbus UTM, Acubed
  • Todd Citron, Chief Technology Officer, The Boeing Company
  • James Hileman, Vice President and Chief Engineer, Sustainability and Future Mobility, The Boeing Company; former Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor for Environment and Energy, FAA
  • Johnny Hodges, Vice President, Engineering, Gulfstream
  • Erika Holtz, Engineering and Quality Manager, Harbour Air
  • Marcus Johnson, Project Manager, Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO), NASA Ames Research Center
  • Laura Kushner, Lead Systems Engineer, NASA Langley Research Center
  • Nick Lappos, Senior Technical Fellow, Advanced Technology, Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Company
  • Jonathan Lovegren, Head of Autonomy, Wisk
  • Mark Moore, CEO, Whisper Aero
  • Ben Murphy, Vice President, Sustainability, Boom Supersonic
  • Anna Oldani, Manager, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program, FAA
  • Robert Pearce, Associate Administrator, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, NASA
  • Sara Roggia, Head of Protections and Controls, magniX
  • Will Roper, Founder & CEO, Istari; former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
  • Venke Sankaran, Chief Scientist, Aerospace Systems Directorate, AFRL
  • Vince Schultz, Deputy Project Manager for the Maxwell X-57 Flight Project, NASA
  • Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Assistant Director for Space Policy, Office of Science and Technology Policy
  • Graham Warwick, Executive Editor Technology, Aviation Week
  • Jeanne Yu, Senior Technologist, Sky for All Chief Strategist, Aeronautics, NASA
  • Warren Zelaya, Engineering Manager, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

The technical program will include over 1,700 presentations and papers on the latest innovations spanning 20+ aviation and aeronautics research topics, including fluid dynamics, applied aerodynamics, air transportation systems, thermophysics and heat transfer, multidisciplinary design optimization, and many more.

More than 45 companies and organizations will feature their innovative products and new technologies throughout the Exposition Hall on 13– 15 June. Attendees also can hear company updates and see technology demonstrations on the Innovation Stage at the HUB, in the heart of the Exposition Hall.

In conjunction with the forum, attendees also can focus deeper on specific aviation topics at collocated events:

  • AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium (EATS). Designed for electrical, propulsion system, and aerospace engineers to discuss electrified propulsion technologies for future aircraft.
  • International Powered Lift Conference (IPLC). Designed for engineers, technologists, and executives to discuss developments in Vertical and/or Short Take-Off and Landing (V/STOL), including fully electrical V/STOL (eV/STOL), aircraft research, design, and developmental projects.
  • 29th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference. Designed for scientists and engineers to exchange knowledge on all aspects of the generation, propagation, and control of vehicle noise, as well as the effect of noise on structures and individuals. Technical content will include innovative design concepts including recent advances in low-carbon aircraft architectures and urban air mobility vehicles.

For the most up-to-date program and registration information, visit aiaa.org/aviation.

Media Contact: Rebecca Gray, APR, [email protected], 804.397.5270 (cell)

About AIAA
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit aiaa.org, and follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.