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The Institute is seeking nominations by 5 August 2026 for the following positions: AIAA President-Elect, Board of Trustees Members–At-Large, Speaker of the Council, and Council of Directors.
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Recent Changes to AIAA Member Divisions
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At the most recent Spring Business Meeting in May 2026, the Council of Directors approved the reorganization and renaming of the Integration and Outreach Division (IOD) as the Aerospace Integrated Engagement Division (AIED).
AIAA Special Service Citations Awarded
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READ awarded 4 Special Service Citations last week at their spring business meeting.
AIAA Honorary Fellow Jameson Died in June 2026
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Antony Jameson, a Texas A&M University professor in both aerospace engineering and ocean engineering, died 11 June, at the age of 91. His innovations in computational fluid dynamics form the basis for aircraft that are used from commercial airlines to the military.
Positioning Aviation in Multimodal Transportation at AIAA AVIATION Forum
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The growth of the Aviation in Multimodal Transportation Aerospace Integrated Engagement Committee has been exciting to watch. As the first Aeronautics Domain topic to evolve in scope and experiment with multiple engagement formats, their nonlinear approach has garnered participation from planners, platform developers, and researchers who look at aviation’s role in broader passenger pathways.
OMB Proposed Revisions to Federal Financial Assistance Rules
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a proposed rule titled “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.” The proposal would revise government-wide requirements for federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of federal financial assistance under 2 CFR Part 200, commonly known as the Uniform Guidance. Comments on the proposed rule are due 13 July 2026, unless OMB extends the deadline. Members may review the proposed rule and submit comments through the Federal Register or Regulations.gov docket associated with the rule.
Certifying the Future: Why America Needs a More Predictable Path for Emerging Aviation Technologies
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The United States has never lacked aviation innovators. From the Wright brothers to modern commercial aviation, American aerospace leadership has been built on a remarkable combination of engineering excellence, entrepreneurial risk-taking, and public confidence in safety. Today, a new generation of technologies are poised to transform aviation once again. AAM aircraft, eVTOL and landing systems, increasingly autonomous flight technologies, and novel propulsion concepts promise new capabilities for transportation, emergency response, cargo movement, and regional connectivity.
Student Research Takes the Spotlight at the AIAA Region III Student Conference
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In April, the AIAA University of Michigan Student Branch welcomed over 150 attendees for the AIAA Region III Student Conference. Students representing 13 universities and three high schools presented 43 papers. The conference was a great opportunity for our members to come together and learn from each other, to support each another, and to bring their passion to our field.
Aerospace on America’s 250th Birthday
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In 1976, when America celebrated its 200th birthday, the Apollo program was in the rearview mirror. The Space Shuttle was on the drawing board. Reusable…
My Daily Launch
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In observance of the July 4th Holiday, we will not publish on Friday, 3 July. Service will resume on Monday, 6 July.