Podcast: What Did SciTech Reveal About The Future Of Aerospace?
Listen in as Aviation Week's Guy Norris and Graham Warwick report back from their annual pilgrimage to AIAA SciTech, sharing news of future aerospace technologies they learned about at the aerospace research forum. They also hear from Clay Mowry, the head of AIAA.
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AI-Generated Summary
This conversation covers the highlights of the AIAA SciTech Forum, focusing on the resurgence of the aerospace industry, the importance of propulsion technology, the challenges of rapid development, and the transition to sustainable aviation fuels. It also touches on advancements in rocketry and the potential role of AI and nuclear propulsion in shaping the future of aerospace.
Takeaways:
- The AIAA SciTech Forum has seen a significant increase in attendance, especially among students.
- Propulsion technology is central to advancements in aviation.
- Speed and design processes are critical themes in aerospace innovation.
- The aerospace industry is grappling with the balance between speed and customer readiness.
- Airbus and Boeing are focusing on long-term aircraft development timelines.
- Sustainable aviation fuels are a key area of exploration for the future.
- Rocketry is experiencing a renaissance as it marks its 100th anniversary.
- NASA is actively pursuing advancements in nuclear propulsion.
- AI is seen as a potential key to unlocking future technologies.
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