ESTACA students on the podium at the USAIRE Student Awards

24 November 2023 School

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On November 24, 2023, under the patronage of Clément Beaune, Minister Delegate for Transport, Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International at Airbus, presented the USAIRE Student Awards 2023.

The 2nd, 3rd and 5th prizes were awarded to ESTACA students who worked on this year's theme: "Paris Air Show 2035: your perspectives on the show". Our students talk about their experience and this wonderful evening full of enriching encounters...

USAIRE Student Awards 2023: "Paris Air Show 2035: your perspectives on the show".

The USAIRE Student Awards is an international competition, challenging students from around the world to reshape the future of the aerospace and defense industry. Disruptive innovations, new business models and geopolitical upheavals are transforming the aerospace and defense industry at an unprecedented pace. This year's competition theme for students was: "Paris Air Show 2035: your perspectives on the show".

Working alone or in pairs, students were initially asked to submit a 10-page essay on the subject. A jury then shortlisted 15 finalist teams from 112 applicants representing 33 nationalities and 46 universities, before the final selection was made by a high-level jury comprising 14 representatives from the aerospace industry.

2nd, 3rd and 5th prizes for our students at the USAIRE Student Awards 2023

ESTACA students won the 2nd, 3rd and 5th prizes at this year's event:

1st prize: Laora Malet and Paul GOURTAY (Sciences Po)
2nd prize: Alexandre Jeanjean and Mathieu Goujat (ESTACA, Cranfield University )
3rd prize: Nathan Desbordes (ESTACA, Université Paris 1) and Louis Grémont (ESTACA)
4th prize: Kanto Lalaina Ravelojaona (AEROSUP)
5th prize: Tifenn Le Collen (ESTACA, ESSEC Business School) and Rémi Janin (ESTACA, ENAC - Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile - TBS Education )

"I take a lot of positives from this comprehensive and instructive experience. The subject required a lot of thought, a lot of research and interviews with professionals in the aeronautical sector. I appreciated being able to work on such a broad and complex subject. It was also an honor to be judged by recognized professionals in the field."

Rémi Janin, award-winning ESTACA student

"It was a great opportunity to take part in this competition. I learned a lot both writing the report and at the prize-giving ceremony, which is followed by a meal with top executives from the aeronautics industry. I strongly encourage all students with a passion for aerospace and defense subjects to seize this opportunity and take part in the 2024 edition!"

Tifenn Le Collen, award-winning ESTACA student

About USAIRE

TheUSAIRE (Association of United States and European Aerospace Industry Representatives) organizes the USAIRE Student Awards, an international competition recognized by industry professionals. The jury is made up of aerospace leaders such as Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Rolls-Royce, Air France, Corsair, Transavia, Singapore Airlines, Raytheon and the DGAC. This year's USAIRE Students Awards were held under the patronage of Clément Beaune - Minister Delegate in charge of Transport.

Created in 2013, ORAJe was launched in France to increase relations between students, young professionals and the aviation industries. Through ORAJe, USAIRE is committed to bringing the industry closer to students and young professionals. ORAJE relies primarily on a group of over 300 young people. The co-organizers of the competition include all the USAIRE Student Awards finalists from previous years.

Every year, the competition is open to all ESTACA students wishing to embark on this exciting and rewarding adventure.