FreeFall Aerospace will attend the 2026 Arizona Aerospace Summit, presented by the Arizona Technology Council and The University of Arizona, with President and COO Dustin Blanchard moderating a featured panel on July 15.
The session, Test Ranges, Training & Multi-Domain Environments, will explore Arizona’s growing role in supporting realistic testing, training, mission readiness and multi-domain operations across aerospace, defense and space-enabled technologies.
Arizona Aerospace Summit
The Arizona Aerospace Summit brings together leaders from industry, government, research, investment and international aerospace communities to advance collaboration across the state’s expanding aerospace and defense ecosystem. This year’s event focuses on integrated aerospace in action, highlighting how aviation, advanced air mobility, space, defense, manufacturing and emerging technologies are becoming increasingly connected.
Arizona offers a unique combination of assets for aerospace and defense innovation, including world-class defense infrastructure, test environments, research institutions, manufacturing capacity and strong public-private partnerships. These resources make the state an important hub for developing, validating, and scaling technologies that operate across air, space, and defense environments.
For FreeFall Aerospace, the discussion is especially relevant. The company’s work in advanced antenna systems and satellite communications supports the need for resilient, flexible and mission-ready connectivity in complex operating environments. As aerospace and defense systems become more integrated, reliable communications infrastructure will continue to play a critical role in enabling real-world operations.
Dustin will moderate a conversation with fellow panelists Col. David Taylor, Tim Jobe, and Col. Charles Seaberry on how Arizona’s ranges, proving grounds, and training environments support aerospace innovation, defense readiness, and the future of multi-domain operations.
FreeFall Aerospace looks forward to connecting with partners, collaborators, and leaders across the aerospace, space, and defense ecosystem at the Summit.
Event: 2026 Arizona Aerospace Summit
Session: Test Ranges, Training & Multi-Domain Environments
Date: July 15
Location: Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona
Panelists:
Dustin Blanchard, President and COO, FreeFall Aerospace (Moderator)
Col. David Taylor, Taylor Integrated Services³
Tim Jobe, Tiberius Aerospace
Col. Charles Seaberry, Yuma Proving Ground
