University of Naples Federico II celebrates aerospace engineering centenary

The School of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II is celebrating its centenary, marking 100 years of research, training, and innovation from 1926 to 2026. The celebrations, held at the Piazzale Tecchio campus, include a three-day event from October 13 to 15 focused on the institution's history and future challenges.

The first day of the commemoration, titled ‘A history 100 years long’, was dedicated to memory and institutional history. Rector Andrea Mazzucchi emphasized that the centenary celebrates a scientific community and the transmission of knowledge across generations. The program aims to trace the evolution of aerospace teaching and research in Naples, honoring the professors, researchers, and students who have shaped the field.