FROM THE INSTITUTE
The 2026 AIAA Region VI Student Conference was held 21–22 March at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The event brought together nearly 150 attendees from 31 universities and high schools, representing a broad range of AIAA student branches. Participants delivered 53 presentations across high school, team, undergraduate, and graduate categories, highlighting impressive talent and innovation in aerospace.
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Aviation Startups Showcase Disruptive New Aircraft Coming by 2050
FROM THE INSTITUTE
Commercial aviation is staring down a massive shortfall—and time is running out. According to industry estimates, more than 40,000 new aircraft will be needed by 2050 to meet global air transportation demand. Yet between them, the world’s two largest aircraft manufacturers—Boeing and Airbus—can only deliver about 26,000 new aircraft by the midpoint of this century.
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