Editors
| Editor-in-chief: Brent Terwilliger, PhD, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide |
| Associate Editor: Ghazal Barari, PhD, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide | Associate Editor: Robert “Buck” Joslin, PhD, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide |
| Technical Editor: Jeff Uphold, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide |
The IJAAA is the peer-reviewed journal of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide College of Aviation. With one of the most recognized names in aviation education across the globe and almost 90 years of excellence, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides a premier publication outlet for scholars, industry stakeholders, and government entities. The editorial focus is on the global issues that are currently facing the aviation and aerospace segments.
The IJAAA is open access and there are no fees or charges required of authors or readers. The IJAAA upholds the highest standards for publication transparency and ethics. We follow the guidelines of the Committee of Publication Ethics.
The IJAAA uses a peer-reviewed, double-blind process to evaluate academic articles. The Journal editorial staff work very hard to make your publication experience as easy and seamless as possible. Gone are the days of waiting months for decisions on your hard work. We strive to return editorial decisions within 90 days of receipt and publish articles within 120 days of receipt.
The International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (IJAAA) invites authors to submit original research and applied studies advancing innovation in the next generation of aviation and aerospace systems. We are particularly seeking submissions in the following high-impact areas:
- Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) – Integration of uncrewed, electric, and hybrid platforms; urban air mobility infrastructure; airspace management; certification and regulatory pathways; and safety assurance frameworks.
- Cybersecurity in Aviation and Aerospace – Protection of digital flight systems, avionics, data networks, and autonomy architectures; resilience in connected operations; and workforce readiness for cyber-secure flight.
- Space Systems and Operations – Exploration, launch, and reentry operations; commercial space logistics; human–machine collaboration in orbital or deep-space environments; and policy or governance perspectives.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning – AI-enabled flight operations, maintenance, and safety systems; decision-support tools; training and simulation applications; ethical and regulatory implications of autonomy.
Submissions for the IJAAA are open.
Unsolicited submissions via email will not be accepted.
NOTE: Only works listed under "articles" are peer-reviewed. Others are selected by editorial review.
Current Issue: Volume 12, Issue 3 (2025)
Articles
The Reasons for the Silence of First Officers: A Qualitative Study
Seda Ceken and Pinar Unsal Bayrakci
Strategic Analysis of Digital Transformation Capabilities: A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Evaluation of Low-Cost Airlines
Mehmet Sahin Durak
Invisible Aircraft in U.S. Airspace: Regulatory Gaps and Mid-Air Collision Risk for Part 121 Operators
Philip VanDette
Evaluating Kansai Airport's PPP: Grounded Ambitions, Concession of Financial, Geotechnical, and Climate Risk
Edmund Cho and Dimitrios V. Siskos
