56th SFTE International Symposium - 2025
Exploring the Risks, Rewards, and Realities of Flight Test
The world of flight test engineering is built on pushing limits, testing boundaries, and managing risks. Whether in civilian or military aviation, every flight test program carries moments of triumph, challenges, and hard-earned lessons. This year, the 56th International Symposium of the Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE) embraces this reality with the theme:
“Risky Business: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.”
Through compelling technical papers, case studies, and firsthand accounts, we invite members of the global flight test community to share their experiences—the successes, the setbacks, and the unexpected turns that define our industry.
Join us in Savannah—or from anywhere in the world—for a week of innovation, collaboration, and shared experience in the ever-evolving world of flight test engineering. We’ll see you there!
A Global Forum for Flight Test Professionals
With attendees from both civilian and military sectors worldwide, the 2025 SFTE Symposium provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the experts, engineers, and test pilots who shape the future of aerospace testing.
This year’s symposium also introduces “Symposium Anywhere”, ensuring remote participants can access the knowledge, insights, and discussions taking place in Savannah. Whether attending in-person or virtually, every SFTE member can be part of the conversation.
Topics of Interest
Include but not limited to:
- Managing risk in high-stakes test environments
- Unexpected challenges and how they were overcome
- Case studies of test programs that changed the industry
- Innovations in safety, test methodology, and risk mitigation
Basic Details
Registration opens Spring 2025.
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available! Promote your organization to an audience of elite flight test professionals.
📅 Save the Date: October 12-18, 2025
📍 Venue: Hyatt Regency Savannah, Savannah, GA
🌍 Virtual Access: Symposium Anywhere
Savannah Welcomes You Back
Following up on a successful Symposium in 2018, the Coastal Empire Chapter looks forward to welcoming you back to Savannah for an unforgettable week of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in Flight Test.
What to Expect
Technical Sessions & Paper Presentations
Symposium Anywhere – Global Access to Knowledge
Technical Sessions & Paper Presentations
The quality you have come to expect from previous Symposia will continue here with lessons learned from flight & systems test campaigns including case studies of challenges and successes in flight test and systems testing.
We hope to also share innovations in risk management, safety protocols, and test methodologies
Exhibitor & Technology Showcase
Symposium Anywhere – Global Access to Knowledge
Technical Sessions & Paper Presentations
The Symposium will feature the latest advancements in flight test technology and data analysis.
There will be opportunities to engage with attendees from leading aerospace companies and suppliers/vendors who will act as sponsors for this world-class event
Symposium Anywhere – Global Access to Knowledge
Symposium Anywhere – Global Access to Knowledge
Symposium Anywhere – Global Access to Knowledge
We believe everyone should be able to access the lessons shared at this event. As a result, we will put special emphasis on the global availability of content.
Select sessions will be streamed live for remote attendees and virtual networking and discussion forums will be hosted.
Family-Friendly & Social Events
Symposium Anywhere – Global Access to Knowledge
Symposium Anywhere – Global Access to Knowledge
While the technical sessions challenge minds, the symposium will also feature a lighter side with evening outings for attendees and their families to explore the best of Savannah.
Continue the discussions with late-night networking events in a relaxed setting