FROM THE INSTITUTE
AIAA and The Boeing Company came together in St. Louis, Missouri, on 20 October for a day focused on strengthening membership and exploring new opportunities to engage the aerospace community together.
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AIAA Joins in “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” at Oshkosh
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The AIAA X-Plane debuted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 – the 73rd annual edition of what is simply known as “the world’s greatest aviation celebration.” The event draws aviation enthusiasts, pilots, builders, engineers, and families from around the globe to Wittman Regional Airport each July. It is the natural home for everything the AIAA X-Plane represents.
American National Standards Reaching 10-year Expiration
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Notice is hereby posted that these American National Standards have reached 10-year expiration. The designations, titles, and expiration dates for these publications are listed below:
- ANSI/AIAA S-119-2011 (R2016) Flight Dynamics Model Exchange Standard (reaffirmation of ANSI/AIAA S-119-2011). Expiration 09/01/2026
- ANSI/AIAA S-131-2011 (R2016) Astrodynamics – Propagation Specifications, Technical Definitions and Recommended Practices (reaffirmation of ANSI/AIAA S-131-2011). Expiration 09/01/2026
- ANSI/AIAA S-142-2016 Standard/Handbook for Multipactor Breakdown Prevention in Spacecraft Components. Expiration 10/21/2026
Up Next: The Quantum Horizon with Lockheed Martin’s Sarah Hiza
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Join us to explore how quantum technology could reshape aerospace and national Security. Lockheed Martin’s SVP of Technology and Strategic Innovation Sarah Hiza sits down with AIAA CEO Clay Mowry to separate opportunity from hype, translate quantum into real-world systems, and discuss how we must prepare the workforce for a quantum-enabled future.
AIAA SciTech Forum Registration Is Live
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AIAA SciTech Forum is the event of the year for aerospace R&D. Join 6,000+ of your peers from 46 countries, 11–15 January 2027 in Orlando, Florida. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the latest research in your field and the trends impacting the present and future of aerospace.
Reengaging the Next Generation: 36 AIAA Student Branches Reactivated
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AIAA Student Branches provide students with opportunities to connect with the aerospace community, build their professional networks, develop leadership skills, and stay engaged with AIAA throughout their academic journey. This year, AIAA reached an exciting milestone with 36 student branches returning to active status. These reactivations represent renewed student interest, stronger connections with faculty and AIAA, and new opportunities for students to become involved in the aerospace community.
The Conversations Aerospace Needs Right Now
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The Institute’s technical leaders gathered at The MITRE Corporation outside Washington, DC, for our third annual CTO Summit on 9-10 September, and the conversation turned quickly to the promise and peril of artificial intelligence (AI) as it hurtles forward in aerospace engineering. The Summit saw a 30% increase in attendance as we heard from Department of War, Congressional staff, and think tank leaders about the need to accelerate the production of aerospace systems to serve growing demand across commercial, civil, and national security verticals.
AIAA Second Public Review for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) and On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) – Spacecraft Fiducial Markers (SFM)
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AIAA S-155, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) and On-Orbit Servicing (OOS) – Spacecraft Fiducial Markers (SFM), has been issued for a second public review due to the significant changes resulting from its original public review in 2025. The public review deadline is 1 November 2026.
AIAA SciTech Forum Registration Is Live
FROM THE INSTITUTE
AIAA SciTech Forum is the event of the year for aerospace R&D. Join 6,000+ of your peers from 46 countries, 11–15 January 2027 in Orlando, Florida. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the latest research in your field and the trends impacting the present and future of aerospace.
AIAA CTO Summit 2026 Drives Insights into Advancing Technology
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The CTO Summit 2026 welcomed 59 senior technology leaders for in-depth discussions on how CTOs can drive faster production and achieve technology superiority.