Four aerospace projects and accomplishments are competing for the 2016 Robert J. Collier Trophy, awarded annually by the National Aeronautic Association “for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America.” The 2016 nominees are Blue Origin New Shepard, Boeing’s 737 Max, Dassault Aviation’s FalconEye Combined Vision System and the U.S. Air Force 212th Rescue Squadron and 249th Airlift Squadron.
Collier Trophy Committee Announces Four Nominees
Key Takeaways:
- Four aerospace projects—Blue Origin New Shepard, Boeing’s 737 Max, Dassault Aviation’s FalconEye Combined Vision System, and the U.S. Air Force 212th Rescue and 249th Airlift Squadrons—are nominated for the 2016 Robert J. Collier Trophy.
- The Robert J. Collier Trophy is an annual award by the National Aeronautic Association recognizing the "greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America" and aims to incentivize constant innovation in the field.
- The award has a prestigious history, honoring legendary figures and pivotal programs such as the Apollo 11 crew, the B-52, and the International Space Station.
- A selection committee will announce the winner of the 2016 Collier Trophy on March 14th.
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