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...

Marcello Onofri passes away

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

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

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

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...