| AeroOne 2025: Midwest’s Premier Aerospace Summit Returns! The Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) is proud to announce the 4th annual AeroOne Summit, returning September 3–5, 2025, at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids, MI. Recognized as one of the Midwest’s premier aerospace events, AeroOne 2025 will bring together leading OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, thought leaders, and innovators across all aerospace sectors. |
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Aerospace Roundtables with Industry Powerhouses are Back! The AeroOne conference launches on Wednesday, September 3, with our interactive Aerospace Roundtables, hosted by industry giants Eaton, Moeller Aerospace, and Pratt & Whitney. Each company will lead a dedicated session, presenting a real business challenge for participants to solve in facilitated, small-group environments. Roundtable attendees will: • Collaborate directly with senior leadership from OEMs and Tier 1 companies • Gain insights into current industry challenges and priorities • Contribute to innovative, real-time solutions • Build strategic relationships in an exclusive setting |
| Roundtable participation is limited and fills quickly each year. Spots are granted on a first-come, first-served basis and included with general conference registration. |
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AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY EXPO – AN EXCITING AFTERNOON AT MACOMB COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE! |
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What an inspiring day at Macomb Community College for the Aerospace Technology Expo! This event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and technology companies from across Michigan to showcase groundbreaking advancements in aerospace. A huge thank you to our speakers, exhibitors, and attendees for making this event such a success. Your insights, expertise, and enthusiasm created an incredible atmosphere of learning and collaboration. Special appreciation goes out to our sponsors Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Pratt & Whitney, TATA Technologies, Warner, Norcross & Judd, Liebherr, Centaris, SME, Triple Inc., & Oakland County Economic Development for their support in making this event possible. A shoutout to Array of Engineers, Barron Industries and many more for bringing their technologies, knowledge, and passion to this event! Seeing the aerospace community come together to exchange ideas and drive innovation forward is truly exciting! We look forward to continuing these conversations and building on the momentum from this event. The future of Michigan’s aerospace industry is bright! |
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Did you know…AIAM Memberships include a Premium Level Small Business Association of Michigan Membership? AIAM partners with SBAM to bring more opportunities to our members. Take advantage now! |
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The Foundation supports the Association’s mission to connect, learn, and grow beyond its membership. It provides charitable support to Association programs and other organizations that align with its foundation pillars. Investing in the Foundation’s mission today will help prepare the next generation for careers in aerospace. |
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Women Who Soar: Honoring Excellence in STEM and Aerospace |
In March, the AIAM Foundation celebrated Women’s History Month through its Women Who Soar campaign, raising $11,365 to support educational and community programs. The campaign recognized 40 individuals in aerospace and STEM as “Plane Awesome” for their outstanding contributions and leadership. |
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A special thank you to I.F. Metalworks for matching up to $5,000 in donations, and to our corporate sponsors: Autocam Medical, DornerWorks, LTD, Liebherr Aerospace Saline, and Moeller Aerospace. We also acknowledge Barron Industries and Tripe, Inc. for their generous support in honoring individuals within their teams. Campaign funds supported the She Innovates, She Leads program, featured at the Region 12 Science Olympiad on March 29 at Grand Valley State University. Over 150 students visited our interactive booth, where volunteer professionals in STEM and sustainability fields guided them through a hands-on assembly line experience. Students explored the lifecycle of a product—from creation to delivery—gaining real-world insight into the value of each role in manufacturing. Thank you to everyone who made this initiative a success and helped inspire the next generation of STEM talent. |
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From Grand Ledge to the Stars: Student Space Experiment to Launch |
The AIAM Foundation is proud to celebrate the success of the Higher Orbits Go For Launch! event held in Grand Ledge in December 2024, where we served as a Lunar Rover Sponsor. Nearly 40 high school students participated in the event, part of a nationally recognized STEM program that challenges students to work in teams to design real spaceflight experiments. |
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We’re thrilled to announce that Team Gear Heads, from the Grand Ledge event, has been selected as one of the national winners from the 2024 Go For Launch! series. Their experiment will be launched into space—either aboard the International Space Station or on a suborbital flight—later this year or early next year. This exciting achievement reflects the talent, creativity, and teamwork that the program fosters. The AIAM Foundation is honored to support initiatives like Go For Launch! that inspire students to reach new heights and pursue futures in aerospace and STEM. Congratulations to Team Gear Heads—we’re excited to watch your idea take flight! |
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AIAM Foundation Invests in Future Talent Through 2025 Charitable Grants: In alignment with its mission to foster early exposure to STEM and aerospace careers, the AIAM Foundation is proud to announce its 2025 charitable grant recipients—three impactful organizations committed to inspiring and preparing the next generation of innovators. |
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Warbirds of Glory Museum – Student Apprenticeship Program – June 2025 The Foundation is supporting the Student Apprenticeship Program at the Warbirds of Glory Museum. Grant funding will help purchase aluminum used by students and mentors in restoring the forward fuselage and center section of the Sandbar Mitchell aircraft. This hands-on restoration experience helps young learners build technical skills and explore aerospace careers in a meaningful way. |
| Higher Orbits – Go For Launch! Grand Rapids |
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