Dr. John Hansman

John HansmanDirector
MIT International Center for Air Transportation

Dr. John Hansman is a Professor of Aeronautics & Astronautics MIT, where he is the Director of the MIT International Center for Air Transportation.

He conducts research in the application of information technology in operational aerospace systems. Dr. Hansman holds 6 patents and has authored over 250 technical publications. He has over 5300 hours of pilot in-command time in airplanes, helicopters and sailplanes including meteorological, production and engineering flight test experience.

Professor Hansman chairs the US FAA Research & Development Advisory Committee (REDAC). He is a Fellow of the AIAA and has received numerous awards including the AIAA Dryden Lectureship in Aeronautics Research, the ATCA Kriske Air Traffic Award, a Laurel from Aviation Week & Space Technology, and the FAA Excellence in Aviation Award.

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