About Us
The roots of the AIAA Niagara Frontier Section, in the form of the Buffalo Chapter of the Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences and the Niagara Frontier Rocket Society, date back to 1943 and 1951, respectively. Both organizations grew through much of their history, gaining members and support from the growing Western New York aerospace industry, and continued to thrive after their merger in 1963 as the AIAA Niagara Frontier Section. Through expansion in New York State and Canada, the section today consists of over 600 professional and student members as well as student branches at fourteen universities in both countries.
United States: New York State from Rome westward
Canada: Ontario from Sudbury eastward, and all of Quebec
Section Activities
Technical Webinars — Regular presentations by leading aerospace professionals on topics ranging from military AI to historic aviation programs.
Historic Aerospace Sites — The section has nominated five sites for AIAA designation, recognizing the extraordinary aerospace heritage of the Niagara Frontier region, from Glenn Curtiss's birthplace in Hammondsport to the Avro Canada Arrow program in Malton.
Aviation Hall of Fame — The Niagara Frontier Aviation and Space Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace in the region. While an independent organization, the Hall of Fame is maintained online by the AIAA Niagara Frontier Section.
Contact
For section inquiries, please contact the section officers.
The AIAA Niagara Frontier Section is a regional section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
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