Marcello Onofri passes away

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...

Georges Estibal passes away

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...

Change of director at AAE

22 Sep 2024 | News

The Academy session was an opportunity to thank former director Martine Ségur for her services to the Academy, and to present her with her medal and gifts from grateful members. Martine Ségur’s 41-year career at the AAE bears witness to her remarkable personal...

Newsletter No.134 – Aerospace in Germany

12 Sep 2024 | AAE newsletter, News

Newsletter No.134 – Aerospace in Germany Download Newsletter No134 Editorial: Contributions from German companies and institutionsby Detlef Müller-Wiesner, AAE president Pioneering Aerospace: BDLR celebrates success of ILA 2024by Patrick Keller, head of...

Awards and medals 2024

2 Aug 2024 | News

Awards and medals 2024 Great Prize It is awarded to Alain Dabas, Anders Elfving, Didier Morançais and Alessandro d’Ottavi, for “The AEOLUS Space Mission” Aeolus is a European world first for the direct measurement of vertical wind profiles, filling...

Avenue Marc Pélegrin

15 Jul 2024 | News

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the part of Avenue Edouard-Belin, from the beginning of the avenue to the Enac roundabout in Toulouse was officially renamed “Avenue Marc Pélegrin”, in the presence of the mayor of Toulouse and members of the large family very...

Paul-Louis Mathé passes away

19 Jun 2024 | Members, News

It is with deep sadness that we belatedly learn of the death of Mr. Paul-Louis Mathé, which occurred on November 22, 2022. He was an honorary member of section 2 of our Academy. Born in Paris on May 7, 1931, Paul-Louis Mathé studied at the prestigious Lycée...

Jean-François Georges passes away

14 May 2024 | Members, News

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our colleague Jean-François Georges, which occurred on the morning of Saturday, May 11. Born on October 7, 1940, Mr. Georges was a great figure in the world of aeronautics. A Supaéro engineer (64), his career at...

Letter No.133 – Space perspectives and challenges

13 May 2024 | AAE newsletter, News

Letter No.133 – Space perspectives and challenges DOwnload Letter No.133 Édito : Heavy launchersby Eric Dautriat, Vice-president of AAE ESA’s Juice on its way to Jupiterby Athéna Coustenis, Director of research, CNRS, Paris Observatory – PSL Saving low-Earth...

Yves Marc passes away

25 Apr 2024 | Members, News

On this sad day we bid farewell to our esteemed colleague Yves MARC, correspondent of the Air and Space Academy and member of Section V. Born on April 21, 1936 in Montréjeau, Yves MARC devoted his life to aviation journalism, becoming an emblematic figure in this...

Jacques Naveau passes away

4 Apr 2024 | Members, News

It is belatedly that we learn the sad news of the death of Jacques Naveau, honorary lawyer and professor, on May 29, 2019 in Saint-Gilles. Born on 28 January 1930 in Brussels, Jacques Naveau left an indelible mark in the field of aviation law and international...