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Performance, Productivity, and the Potential Cost of Artificial Intelligence

FROM THE INSTITUTE
As a member of the AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 Guiding Coalition, it was clear to Tracy Elving that a nuanced discussion about artificial intelligence had to kick off the forum. When asked about the core value of AI, some on the Guiding Coalition felt that it could provide solutions to ambitious technical challenges, while others argued it could enable engineers to do higher order tasks. A lack of consensus created a provocative opportunity.

Experts Debate the Why, What, and How of Preserving the ISS for Future Generations

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On the final day of ASCEND 2026, NASA leaders, historians, and science stakeholders came together for three back-to-back International Space Station (ISS) Heritage sessions to explore the “why, what, and how” of preservation — why the legacy of the ISS matters, what artifacts should be saved, and how the story of continuous human presence in low Earth orbit can be told through real hardware and lived experience.

Recognize an Emerging Aerospace Leader

FROM THE INSTITUTE
AIAA’s new 30/30 Program honors 30 exceptional early-career aerospace professionals in their 30s who are redefining what’s possible. Honorees will represent the best and brightest from across the aerospace sector. Nominations are open through 15 June 2026.

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AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 Looks Toward the Future of Aviation

FROM THE INSTITUTE
The AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 will open on 8 June, in San Diego, with five days spanning commercial aviation, defense, academia, and emerging technology. More than 300 speakers will appear throughout the forum, drawn from leading aviation companies, defense and civil government agencies, and top research universities around the world. One of the key differentiators of AIAA events is the deep technical content, with more than 800 technical papers to be presented throughout the week.