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Oct. 27 - American Aeronautics Forum

WASHINGTON – THURSDAY, October 27, at 10:00 a.m. PST, at Mojave Air and Space Port, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology will host a forum on American aeronautics. Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Congressman Steve Knight (R-Calif.) will host a panel featuring leaders of public and private sector flight experimentation programs who will discuss the state of American aeronautics research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) programs.

 

WHAT: Forum on American Aeronautics

WHEN: THURSDAY, October 27, at 10:00 a.m. PST

WHERE: Stuart O. Witt Event Center, Mojave Air and Space Port - 1247 Poole Street, Mojave, CA 93501

RSVP: scispacetechcmt@gmail.com

 

MODERATOR:

  • Stuart O. Witt

PANELISTS:

  • Rep. Lamar Smith (TX-21), chairman, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  • Rep. Steve Knight (CA-25), member, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Space Subcommittee; Member, House Armed Services Committee, Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee
  • Mr. David McBride, director, Armstrong Flight Research Center, NASA
  • Mr. Craig Johnston, director, Aeronautics Strategy and Business Development, Skunk Works, Lockheed Martin
  • Maj. Gen. Curtis M. Bedke, U.S. Air Force (Ret.); senior non-resident fellow, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

 

Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas): “I look forward to hosting this event to discuss the future of American aviation. My colleague, Rep. Knight, and I share a deep appreciation for our nation’s aviation history, and we are inspired by what we see on the horizon. It is important that we continue to work with stakeholders so that we remain the world’s leaders in flight.”

Congressman Steve Knight (R-Calif.): “I am honored and excited to have Chairman Smith and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee come to the Antelope Valley. Our region has a rich legacy of aerospace, and I cannot think of a more appropriate venue to discuss the state of aviation in our country and future of flight.”