Aerospace Industries Association
Calendar of Events
February 10-11, 2010
FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Jr., Secretary of Transportation Raymond "Ray" LaHood, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, Gen C. Robert Kehler, Commander for U.S. Air Force Space Command, and Ken Bowersox, Vice President of Astronaut Safety and Mission Assurance for SpaceX are keynote speakers at the 13th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference, to be held on Wednesday–Thursday, 10–11 February 2010 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
Closely following the release of the Administration’s FY2011 budget, this conference brings together government leaders, policymakers and technical experts to discuss developments in commercial space transportation, which the Review of U.S. Human Spaceflight Plans Committee has identified as a key component of future U.S. space policy initiatives.
This event addresses both the established and emerging commercial space sectors, including the status of NASA’s COTS & CRS activities, the future of human spaceflight regulatory developments, Augustine report analysis, and definitions of commercial space. Attendees will learn first-hand the status of and issues affecting the established and emerging commercial space sectors in the areas of technologies, business, and regulation. For the most up-to-date conference information or to register, please visit the conference Web site at: http://www.aiaa.org/events/ast.
February 22-24, 2010
Aviation and Aerospace Industry Manufacturing SummitOrlando, FL
The Summit is intended to raise the awareness of the broader global and national economic forces that are influencing the aerospace industry. The aim of the summit is to delve into these major issues by experts from the government, major and small to medium sized companies. The summit also offers a chance to hear about some of the resources available to help SMEs in the aerospace industry. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Center for Aviation and Aerospace Leadership will also discuss and have available its new Aerospace Economic Report and Outlook which provides a comprehensive look at aerospace industry 2010 and beyond.
Brian McDermott, Vice President, Supplier Management, AIA will be one of the featured speakers addressing “Trends and the Current State of the Industry.”
The link to the summit is at: http://worldwide.erau.edu; the summit notice "flies-in" on the upper left; just click on it and it will take you to the details.
February 25, 2010
Winter 2010 TRIAD MeetingLas Vegas, NV
»Contact Peggy.Boyd[at]aia-aerospace.org
March 9-10, 2010
35th Annual FAA Aviation Forecast Conference
The 35th Annual FAA Aviation Forecast Conference provides an opportunity for leaders in aviation from government and industry to come together and exchange their views for aviation's future. As the theme for this year's conference suggests, the character of the emerging industry recovery is still uncertain. Prominent industry and government leaders will discuss the financial, operational, and environmental impacts on airlines, airports, as well as business and general aviation. Please join us to hear from the decision makers and leaders who are shaping the future of aviation
Gerard Arpey, Chairman, President, and CEO of American Airlines, has accepted our invitation to deliver the Keynote Luncheon Address on the first day of the conference.
March 16-18, 2010
Spring 2010 SMC MeetingTucson, AZ
Hosted by Honeywell and Raytheon
(How to Do Business Seminars - members ONLY)
»More info on SMC Meeting page
»Contact Peggy.Boyd[at]aia-aerospace.org
March 23-28, 2010
FIDAESantiago, Chile
March 31- April 1, 2010
Aviation Week’s A&D Cybersecurity ForumWashington, DC
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill- Washington DC
AIA members save 20% when you register using promotion code AIA2010 http://www.aviationweek.com/events/current/adcyber/index.htm
Join the foremost operators and industry leaders as they share real-world strategies and best practices for keeping your enterprise secure.
- Protect essential data flow & intellectual property
- Identify and assess potentially disruptive cyber threats
- Analyze and measure cybersecurity efficiencies
- Recognize vulnerabilities
In the age of global collaboration and operations, networks need be one step ahead, with developed technical infrastructures and innovative cyber defense strategies– to ensure critical operations and value chains remain safe.
This forum will enable A&D suppliers, defense contractors and government agencies to :
- Identify threats in time to avoid disruptions or breaches
- Review which off the counter products are proving successful in preventing cyber breaches
- Better manage access rights
- Train employees to think with cyber-security in their decision making processes
REGISTER NOW - online at http://www.aviationweek.com/events/current/adcyber/index.htm or by calling 212.904.4682. Mention AIA2010 and save 20%!
April 21-23, 2010
AIA Southeastern Regional MeetingOrlando, FL
For more information or to find out how to register for the meeting contact Trish Ward at trish.ward[at]aia-aerospace.org or 703-358-1061.
April 21-22, 2010
SMC Regional MeetingOrlando, FL
Hosted by Lockheed (Fire & Missile Controls)
May 3-5, 2010
AIA Product Support ConferenceClearwater Beach, FL
» For more information contact Rusty Rentsch, rusty.rentsch[at]aia-aerospace.org.
May 6-7, 2010
AIA-DoD Technical Publication WorkshopClearwater Beach, FL
» For more information contact Rusty Rentsch, rusty.rentsch[at]aia-aerospace.org.
May 10-13, 2010
2010 Aircraft Airworthiness & Sustainment ConferenceLearn more about the 2010 Aircraft Airworthiness & Sustainment Conference at the conference web site.
May 15, 2010
Team America Rocketry ChallengeThe Plains, VA
More information at www.rocketcontest.org
June 8-12, 2010
ILABerlin, Germany
June 15-17, 2010
Summer SMC MeetingBaltimore, MD
Hosted by Northrop Grumman (Electronic Systems Sector)
(B2B meetings with primes – members ONLY)
July 19-25, 2010
Farnborough InternationalLondon, England
September 12-18, 2010
National Aerospace WeekWashington, DC
October 19-21, 2010
Fall SMC MeetingFort Worth, TX
Hosted by Bell Helicopter Textron
(B2B meetings with primes – members ONLY)
