In memoriam Wolfgang Didszuhn

We were saddened to learn of the passing of ourcolleague Wolfgang Didszuhn, on August 10, 2018.

Wolfgang Didszuhn was born on February 26, 1936 and graduated in mechanical engineering engineer from the University of Bremen. In 1963, he entered the materials test centre at Focke Wulf and, in 1968, became Head of the German certification team at Airbus. Having moved to Toulouse in 1973 as a German member of the Joint Certification Office he was then appointed vice president Product integrity until 2004. Wolfgang Didszuhn and his team were involved in setting up the EU aviation programmes and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

AAE and its members would like to extend their condolences to his family and loved ones. A tribute will be paid to him during a forthcoming session of the Academy.