8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern
Registration Deadlines
Friday, December 15, 2023 (International Students Only)
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 (closes promptly at noon CST)
UAA Aviation Policy Seminar
The University Aviation Association offers students and faculty the opportunity to interact with aviation industry leaders and members of Congress during the 2024 UAA Aviation Policy Seminar. Registration Fee is $250. Scholarships available for students and faculty.
Learning & Networking
• Students and faculty facilitators will spend the week on-site in the nation’s capital attending briefings & seminars from the NTSB, the FAA, Congressional staff, and industry associations such as NBAA,RAA, A4A
• Students will be able to network with others from across the country and gain valuable exposure to leaders in these organizations
• Students will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of how these agencies interact in establishing aviation policy and what job opportunities may be available in the aviation industry
• Faculty and students will gain valuable insight into how they can participate in the process now and in the future
Hotel Accommodations
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, 480 L’Enfant Plaza SW Washington, District of Columbia 20024. Offering double king bed rooms.Connected to L’Enfant Metro Station, and a 7-minute walk to the FAA, NTSB, National Mall and The Wharf. The International Spy Museum is steps away and Smithsonian Air and space museum is a 5-minute walk. The University Aviation Association for check-in beginning Monday, January 2, 2024, check-out Friday, January 6, 2024. The rate is $209 per night. Please note, this rate does not include DC tax, currently 14.95%. You may book reservations directly online by clicking on the booking link here UAA.
You should only need to allot for dinner daily. Fast-food options are available within walking distance.
Dress Code
Smart casual, shirt and tie required. No jeans.
Tentative Schedule
Industry Association visits to:
• Airlines for America
• Air Line Pilots Association
• Airports Council International-North America
• American Association of Airport Executives
• Federal Aviation Association
• General Aviation Manufactures Association
• National Business Aviation Association
• National Transportation Safety Board
• Regional Airline Association
• Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
• U.S. Congress Visit
• U.S. Government Accountability Office
Wednesday, January 3 - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Breakfast and Registration
• Welcome and Keynote Speaker at Hotel
• Airline Panel
• Visit Airline Booths
• Lunch
• FAA Headquarters
Thursday, January 4 - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Breakfast
• Industry Association Visits
• Lunch
• Industry Association Visits
• Groups Debrief
Friday, January 5 - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Breakfast
• National Transportation Safety Board
• Lunch
• U.S. Government Accountability Office and Congress Visit
Any questions, contact Laura Swanson at (901)563-0505 or lswanson@uaa.aero
480 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20024
UNITED STATES
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(phone: (901) 563-0505)
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