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.
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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 currently closed, but will reopen for our Fall issue on August 3, 2026.
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Current Issue: Volume 13, Issue 1 (2026) Special Issue: 2026 BCAAS Safety Research Symposium
Introduction
Welcome to the IJAAA Special Issue: 2026 BCAAS Safety Research Symposium.
In January 2026, the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety (BCAAS) at Embry-Riddle hosted the third annual Safety Research Symposium online and in-person at the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach campus. The Symposium is designed to bring together faculty, staff, and students from across Embry-Riddle’s three campuses to share completed projects, works in progress, and research ideas. The 2026 Symposium included 17 presentations and 10 posters. Topics covered a range of safety areas including data analytics, AI applications, safety culture, and innovative approaches to known problems. In addition, this year we added the opportunity to submit papers for this Special Issue. We are pleased to share five papers that discuss some of the works in progress presented at the Symposium. Works in progress are designed to elicit dialogue, provide feedback to authors, and support further development of research. The papers here represent evolving research with preliminary findings for the purpose of sparking additional discussion on key topics.
The mission of the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety is to lead and foster innovation and collaboration among industry, government and academic leaders, focusing on research, the student experience, professional education and industry engagement that will enhance aviation and aerospace safety. In addition to the Symposium, BCAAS programs include a Safer Skies guest speaker series, a Safer Skies podcast series, an internal seed grant program, safety curriculum development support, and internship support for students, among other initiatives. To keep up with BCAAS activities, follow us on LinkedIn and sign up for our newsletter.
Special Issue Guest Editors: Dr. Kristy Kiernan and Dr. Becky Lutte
Conference Proceedings
Assessing the Mental Wellness of Professional Pilots and Their Willingness to Seek Professional Help
Bill Deng Pan and Flavio A. C. Mendonca Ph.D.
An Exploration of Aviation Safety Culture in Nigeria
Ernest N. Ogbozor, Jules Yimga, Nicholas DeGarmo, Hana Marz, Kathrine Lopez, Michael Chrisman, Cedric Leon, Joao Souza Dias Garcia, Mariateresa Sestito, Harrison Debrah, Albert Obi, and Chidinma Chidoka
Local Values, Global Standards: Understanding Aviation Safety Culture in the Middle East Region
Ernest N. Ogbozor, Jules Yimga, Nicholas DeGarmo, Kathrine Lopez, Hana Marz, Michael Chrisman, Cedric Leon, Joao Souza Dias Garcia, Harrison Debrah, Mariateresa Sestito, Albert Obi, and Chidinma Chidoka
