Dear AIAA members, aerospace enthusiasts,

Join us for a Hybrid Gathering of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics – AIAA Melbourne Section!

This is a free public event. Everyone welcome! Refreshments provided.

DATE

Thursday, 24 October 2024

VENUES

In-Person (Megaflex Room, Building 8, RMIT University, Melbourne City Campus, Google Maps)
Online (Join Zoom Meeting: https://aiaa.zoom.us/j/81730695889)

PROGRAM

5:30-6:00pm Registration/Networking (for in-person attendees only)
6:00-6:10pm Introduction
6:10-7:00pm Guest Talk: Adam Begg, Boeing Aerostructures Australia: Boeing's Engineering History in Melbourne
8:00pm- Networking (local restaurant, location subject to change, at your own cost)

PRESENTATION

In 2027, Boeing will celebrate 100 years since it's first heritage company was established in Australia. Of the "Big 3" companies that merged into today's Boeing Aerostructures Australia, all can trace their roots and history to within Melbourne's inner-south. This presentation will briefly describe how those companies came into existence, and their significant engineering achievements that have kept them at the forefront of Australia's aircraft industry ever since.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Adam Begg is a Structural Design Engineer at Boeing Aerostructures Australia who has worked across multiple aircraft platforms over the past 8.5 years, and a volunteer for the worldwide Boeing Company's history council. In this role, Adam helps coordinate queries about the history of the company, especially in Australia, writes historical articles for the company newsletter and performs general research. Adam's fascination with aviation and history extends beyond work to building model airplanes, flight simulation, and holding a recreational pilot's license.

Officers:
Chair: Dr Kaja Antlej
Secretary: Jisoo Jeon
Treasurer: Summer Russell
Communications Director: Dr Julia Low
STEM Outreach Director: Dr Rohan Kapoor
Membership Outreach Director (Professional): Dr Bryan Aherne
Student Branch Liaison: Kaustubh Dongre

CONTACT
Local organiser: Dr Julia Low (julia.low2@rmit.edu.au)

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Please note, this program is subject to change at any time. When you enter this event, you will be entering an area where photography, video, and audio recording may occur.