22 Jan 2026 | In memoriam, News
Death of Roger Maurice Bonnet It is with deep sadness that the Académie de l’air et de l’espace announces the death of Professor Roger-Maurice Bonnet on January 19, 2026. An honorary member of our institution and an eminent figure in the scientific world,...
15 Dec 2025 | In memoriam
The Académie de l’air et de l’espace is deeply saddened to announce the death of Mr. Jacques Bouttes, on December 12, 2025, at the age of 93. Ingénieur général de l’armement, eminent scientist, passionate teacher and major player in the world of...
15 Oct 2025 | In memoriam, News
Étienne Tarnowski passes away The Air & Space Academy is deeply saddened to announce the death on October 14, 2025 of Mr. Étienne TARNOWSKI, former Airbus experimental test pilot and honorary member of the Academy. Born on March 18, 1946 in Loches...
1 Oct 2025 | In memoriam, News
Michel Ziegler passes away It is with deep sadness that the Air and Space Academy has learned of the death of Michel Ziegler, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 90. An airline pilot, mountain guide and pioneer of aviation in difficult terrain, Michel...
2 Jun 2025 | In memoriam, News
Gérard Théron passes away It is with deep sadness that the Académie de l’air et de l’espace (AAE) has learned of the death of Gérard Théron, on May 28, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on May 11, 1946 in Lyon, Gérard Théron has devoted his professional life to...
2 Jun 2025 | In memoriam, News
Giuliano Berretta passes away It is with deep sadness that the Académie de l’air et de l’espace has learned of the death of Giuliano Berretta, which occurred on May 26, 2025, at the age of 84. A distinguished member of our Academy since his election on...
27 Feb 2025 | In memoriam, News
Prof. Pierre Rochus passes away It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Professor Pierre ROCHUS on February 20, 2025. Born on December 21, 1950 in Herstal (Belgium), Professor Pierre ROCHUS was a well-known figure in the aerospace world. Elected...
19 Feb 2025 | In memoriam, News
Herbert Allgeier passes away The Air and Space Academy is deeply saddened to announce the death of Herbert Allgeier, Honorary Member of our institution since 2011. Born on October 13, 1935 in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany, he passed away on February 10, 2025, leaving...
22 Jan 2025 | In memoriam, News
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Médecin Général Valérie André, on January 21, 2025, at the age of 102. A founding member of our institution, she left an exceptional legacy in the fields of military medicine, aviation and the promotion of equality...
7 Nov 2024 | In memoriam, News
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our colleague Marcello Onofri, on October 30, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on December 19, 1948, Marcello Onofri was an eminent figure in aerospace research, whose influence and expertise in propulsion marked several...
4 Nov 2024 | In memoriam, News
It is with deep sadness that the Académie de l’air et de l’espace pays tribute to one of its eminent members, Georges Estibal, who passed away on October 28, 2024. Born on August 14, 1934, Georges marked the history of French space engineering and European...
