Newsletter No.137 – Space in Europe

Newsletter No.137 – Space in Europe Download Newsletter No.137 Space in Europeby Philippe Couillard What’s up in the Solar System?by Francis Rocard, head of Solar System exploration programmes at CNES, AAE correspondent IRIS2: more than European sovereignty in...

Ph. Forestier guest at the Aviation Jeune d’Afrique Centrale week

Our colleague and Academy vice-president Philippe Forestier was in Cameroon from February 4 to 9, 2025, at the invitation of Yaapa (Young African Aviation Professional Association) President Fadimatou Noutchemo, to take part in the Central African Youth Aviation Week...

Prof. Pierre Rochus passes away

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...

Concorde, a historic monument

Concorde, a historic monument In June 2023, the Academy submitted a study project to protect this legendary aircraft to the DRAC (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles). On June 11, 2024, the project was presented to the Commission régionale du patrimoine et de...

Herbert Allgeier passes away

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...

Farewell Madame le Général

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...

Conference on AI applications successfully concluded

The conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Aerospace and Defence, held on November 13-14, 2024, in Paris and remotely, brought together 250 participants from around the globe to explore the latest advancements and challenges in the integration of...