September 2015

Register NOW for Supplier Opportunities &Aerospace Resources (SOAR) Conference

SOAR is a one­day event foraerospace suppliers to connectwith major OEMs. During this one­day supplier event for theaerospace industry, you will beable to:

Connect with other suppliers, to major OEMs, and toresources available to manufacturers in Georgia Promote your company's capabilities to OEMs with "FastPitch", a series of speed networking sessions whereOEM's select companies to conduct one­on­onesessions. Deadline to apply for "Fast Pitch" isSeptember 3, 2015 so register now! Attend development workshops to build skills andbecome more competitive Also there will be a welcome reception the evening ofSeptember 14th to allow everyone a chance tonetwork before the SOAR Conference begins the nextday.

UAS Working Group Meeting Update

The Georgia UAS WorkingGroup had its regularquarterly meeting on August21, 2015 in Tech Square.The group of more than 30heard updates from the FAA,and had a great discussionon export and ITAR.

Aerospace Design Laboratory Visit to WarnerRobins ALC

Aerospace Events

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September 12

GA NASA STEM DayConferenceWarner Robins, GAMore info

Heart of Georgia Air ShowEastman, GAMore info

Atlanta Warbird Weekend Atlanta, GAMore info

September 14­15

SOAR ConferenceSavannah, GAMore info

September 20­22

AAAE 2015 National AirportsConferenceSavannah, GAMore info

October 8

Bold BetsAtlanta, GAMore info

October 20­21

Venture Atlanta ConferenceAtlanta, GAMore info

On August 25, 2015 a group ofaerospace engineeringgraduate students of theAerospace Design Laboratory(ASDL) of the Georgia TechSchool of AerospaceEngineering visited the WarnerRobins Air Logistics Complex tosee firsthand how engineering isapplied to real life challenges of

the Air Force's fleet of Aircraft. The Center of Innovation forAerospace helped coordinate the tour details as part of itsmission to connect aerospace resources in the state.

COIA Assists Atlanta Watershed ManagementDepartment

The Atlanta Watershed Management Department has hundredsof square miles of territory, thousands of miles of pipes and 9large water treatment facilities that have a range of inspectionand sampling requirements. The department was seekingassistance in determining the feasibility of Unmanned AircraftSystems (UAS) for a range of tasks.

COIA through Gary O'Neill, provided the department access tothe UAS working group and the GTRI Professional Masters inApplied Systems Engineering (PMASE) program.

International Aerial Robotics Competition

During the International Aerial Robotics Championship August12­14, the Georgia Tech Campus was alive with aerial robots,also known as UAVs. The main competition took place onAugust 13, in the Zelnak Basketball Practice Facility, where 4teams tested their UAV and attempted to master Mission Seven.

There is a simultaneous competition based in in Asia, which willtake place in September of this year.

Upcoming Events

National Aerospace Week September 13­19, 2015 National Aerospace Week was established by theAerospace Industries Association in 2010 as an opportunity forthe aerospace and defense industry and its supporters torecognize the enormous contributions that the industry makes tothe U.S. economy and global competitiveness.

How will you be celebrating?.

November 7

SpaceUp AtlantaAtlanta, GAMore info

Youth AerospaceActivities

Check out some of theseprograms and activities for

youth interested in aerospace!

2015 Georgia AirShows

Mark your calendar to checkout some of these amazing air

shows in Georgia!

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Heart of Georgia Air ShowSeptember 12, 2015Heart of GA RegionalAirport, Eastman, GAThe first Heart of Georgia Air Show,part of Middle Georgia StateUniversity's 2015 homecomingcelebration, takes to the skies from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, on the Eastman Campus,which is east of Eastman on Georgia Highway 46, adjacent tothe Heart of Georgia Regional Airport. The show, featuringamazing aerobatic flying performances, is free and open to thepublic.

Scheduled to perform are Gary Ward, Greg Connell, Larry Kingand the Silver Wings Paratroopers. A "Kids Zone" and aviation­related displays and demonstrations are also part of the airshow..

Atlanta Warbird WeekendSeptember 12­13, 2015Dekalb­Peachtree AirportA spectacular fleet of P­51Mustangs and other World War IIWarbirds will fill the sky for thesecond Annual Atlanta Warbird

Weekend (AWW) Sept. 12­13 in Atlanta, Ga., at Dekalb­Peachtree Airport (KPDK). Atlanta Warbird Weekend is open free to the public from 10a.m.to 4 p.m. each day to see the aircraft, meet veterans andpurchase rides in some of the vintage aircraft. Parking will beavailable for $10.This year's theme will be a "Gathering ofMustangs", a rare collection of P­51 Mustangs along with aBritish RAF Spitfire, German FW­190 and other famous WWIIaircraft are scheduled to participate at the 2nd Annual AtlantaWarbird Weekend. A special event, "Dinner with an Ace," willfeature World War II pilot Bud Anderson as guest speaker at 7p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at the 57th Fighter Group restaurant atDekalb­Peachtree Airport." Tickets are $125 for this limitedseating event. "The 2014 dinner was sold out, and everyoneenjoyed the evening," said Jim Buckley, CAF Dixie Wing leader.

2016 Georgia RockStar AwardsGeorgia's small business rockstars are recognized by thestate for their outstanding andinnovative business practices. Any type of small business

employing under 100 is encouraged to apply. Nominationsaccepted July 1­September 30, 2015.

Bold Bets: Commercializing the CosmosOctober 8, 2015Atlanta, GAHow are private companies and technology changing theway we get to and operate in space? Where is thecommercial space sector headed and what are thechallenges to overcome? In an era in which NASA ismanufacturing new parts mid­flight via 3­D printer, how areinnovations creating a new space economy, and how willmanufacturing and digitalization take shape in the lastfrontier?

Speakers include:

Robert Braun, David and Andrew Lewis Professorof Space Technology, Georgia Institute ofTechnology and former NASA Chief Technologist Salvatore Bruno, President and CEO, UnitedLaunch Alliance Steve Justice, Director, Georgia Center ofInnovation for Aerospace George Nield, Associate Administrator forCommercial Space Transportation, FAA Michael Paul, Mission Director, Penn State LunarLion Program Frank Slazer, Vice President of Space Systems,Aerospace Industries Association

Venture Atlanta Conference October 20­21, 2015Georgia AquariumThe call for Venture Atlanta's 2015 presenting companies isofficially open through Friday, August 14th.Applicants will be sought from the entire Southeast region. There is no cost to apply and for companies that are accepted,no cost to present. In addition to the opportunity to pitch on­stage, selected companies will receive exposure to the entiretechnology ecosystem, unparalleled mentoring and coaching,access to local and out­of­state venture fund groups through oneon one meetings, as well as marketing and public relationscounsel and support.

SpaceUp AtlantaNovember 7, 2015

Are you fascinated by outer space? Did the recent pictures ofPluto from the New Horizons spacecraft get your attention? If so,the upcoming "Space Up Atlanta" Conference might be the placefor you. The Georgia Space Society, a volunteer group that is passionateabout outer space and its potential for mankind, is organizing theConference. They're busy nailing down the final details aboutinvited speakers and exhibits. They bill themselves as "the un­conference" ­ so don't expect long technical boring lectures!

Dubai Air ShowNovember 8­12, 2015Join the Georgia Department of EconomicDevelopment (GDEcD) at the Dubai Air Show, one ofthe world's leading aerospace shows. The Middle Eastis one of Georgia's top aerospace export markets, with2014 exports totaling more than $660 million. Georgiacompanies can increase their visibility in this growingmarket by co­exhibiting with GDEcD in the prestigiousU.S. Pavilion.

Participation Fee: $2,500 until August 1, 2015; $3,000after August 1, 2015.Deadline: September 1, 2015; spaces are limited andexpected to fill quicklyTo register or for more information: Ms. Taube Ponce,Senior International Trade Manager,tponce@georgia.org or 404­962­4118.

5th Aviation Forum ­ Hamburg 2015December 8­9, 2015Georgia will participate at the 5th AVIATION FORUMHamburg 2015 with a delegation to get in touch with thedecision makers from AIRBUS and the european aerospacesuppliers. As the Site Selection Partner of the 5thAVIATION FORUM Hamburg 2015 we can forward aspecial participation rate for you. We are looking forward toyour participation!

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