July 2, 2007 – Reston, Va. – The Association Aeronautique et Astronautique de France (AAAF) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding June 21 in conjunction with the Paris Air Show.
Vincent Boles, AIAA vice president international, stated, “As the aerospace marketplace evolves, international collaboration is of ever greater importance. Although we compete in some areas, we also can accomplish much more by collaboration in areas such as space exploration, air traffic systems, and global change assessment.”
The MOU calls for cooperation and collaboration in information exchange, organization and hosting of conferences and workshops, participation in student events, and addressing other topics of mutual interest.
AAAF President Dr. Michel Scheller and Boles, representing AIAA President Dr. Paul Nielsen, were present at the signing, which was followed by a brief reception at the AAAF display booth at Le Bourget.
A joint activity planned prior to signing the MOU was the co-organization of the Aircraft Noise and Emissions Reduction Symposium, held June 25-27 in La Baule, France.
The MOU with AAAF is part of AIAA’s expanded focus on global outreach and international collaboration.
AIAA advances the state of aerospace science, engineering, and technological leadership. Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., the Institute serves over 35,000 members in 65 regional sections and 79 countries. AIAA membership is drawn from all levels of industry, academia, private research organizations, and government. For more information, visit www.aiaa.org .
