Aeronautics experts to convene at Gaylord Texan in Grapevine

GRAPEVINE --Members of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics are meeting this week at the Gaylord Texan Resorts and Convention Center for the 51st "AIAA" Aerospace Sciences meeting.

Wednesday's 2 to 5:30 p.m. discussion is expected to be a showcase of the "F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Developments and Progress" that includes a complete overview of the program. It will also highlight the aircraft's role in military operations.

The keynote address is expected to be given by Tom Burbage, executive vice president and general manager, F-35 JSF Program Integration, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company.

AIAA is the largest organization of aerospace industry professionals with 35,000 individual members and almost 100 corporate members.

You must complete a registration in order to attend the event, which ends Jan. 10. Registration information can be found at www.aiaa.org/ASM2013.

Yamil Berard