ISNT NDE 2026 AeroNDT

Aero NDT 2026

Symposium on NDT in Aerospace

About the Symposium

Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation (NDT&E) is one of the major requirements related to the complete lifecycle of aerostructures. Almost all the components have to pass through various Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) quality assurance procedures and need to be inspected by NDT at defined intervals. For damage tolerant design used in aviation, NDT is a prerequisite. Appropriate use of NDT guarantees safety in aerospace and is thus a subject of highest attention.

Although aerospace industries have to clearly stick to certified NDT procedures, there is a large amount of technology being currently developed within the engineering science discipline, which is worth discussions with respect to their application potential. The widespread use of emerging materials such as CFRP composites or ceramics as well as new manufacturing processes for aerospace structural components such as additive manufacturing has also given rise to many new questions regarding the materials reliability and manufacturing methods in the light of NDT&E, from a research as well as a manufacturing and assembly and maintenance point of view.

To communicate latest R&D achievements to industrial applicants on the one hand, to discuss advanced and improved methods and to understand the needs for inspection and maintenance both with scientists as well as industrial researchers on the other the International Symposium for NDT in Aerospace (AeroNDT) was established in 2008 and has been organised on a nearly annual basis since 2010. It is run in places worldwide where aerospace has a home including Hamburg/ Germany, Montreal/ Canada, Augsburg/ Germany, Singapore, Madrid/ Spain, Bremen/Germany, Bengaluru/India, Xiamen/China, Dresden/Germany, Paris/France, Williamsburg/ USA and Busan/ South Korea so far.

The 15th edition of this symposium Aero NDT 2026 is now to be held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad/India between November 14 and 17, 2026 jointly with NDE-2026. The main theme of this joint conference is Aerospace and Defence. This is a unique opportunity for attendees, exhibitors and speakers, because a community of 1500+ attendees is addressed and 100+ exhibitors can be visited with all their technology being presented verbally and in hardware. A strong focus will be laid on Aerospace Certification and Digital Transformation jointly run as special sessions between AeroNDT2026 and NDE 2026. A highlight of the symposium is also technical visits to aerospace and defence related industries in the Hyderabad area focussing specifically on their interests in NDT/NDE.

The 15th edition, Aero NDT 2026, will be held jointly with NDE-2026.

Venue & Dates

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HiTEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, India

14–17 November 2026

Hotel accommodation details will be updated soon.

Conference Themes

  • NDT methods and applications
  • Certification and standardisation
  • Composite materials
  • Additive manufacturing
  • SuperAlloys
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Digitalisation and AI
  • Advanced signal processing and artificial intelligence
  • Prognostics and health management

Abstract & Paper Submission

Researchers, scientists, technologists, and industry professionals are warmly invited to submit original and unpublished work for presentation at NDE-2026 and AeroNDT 2026. Contributions are welcome across the suggested technical themes as well as in other emerging and interdisciplinary areas relevant to Non-Destructive Evaluation for aerospace application.

  • Authors are requested to submit structured abstracts clearly outlining the objective, methodology, key results, and significance of the study.
  • Abstracts and full papers must be submitted exclusively through the conference websites: www.isntnde.in
  • Submission of an abstract implies that at least one author will attend and present the paper at the conference if accepted.
  • Important Dates.
      • Abstract Opening Date: February 24, 2026
      • Abstract Closing Date : September 10, 2026
      • Decision Date: September 30, 2026

Registration

Your Conference Benefits

Register today and be part of the experience

  • Registering for NDE-2026 including AeroNDT 2026 offers a comprehensive experience that blends cutting-edge technical knowledge, networking opportunities, and professional development.
  • Full Access to Technical Sessions and Exhibition
  • Gain entry to the complete technical programme featuring expert presentations, as well as the exhibition area showcasing the latest technologies, equipment, and solutions in NDE.
  • Networking Over Meals and Social Events
  • Enjoy access to conference lunches, gala dinner, and entertainment programmes—ideal opportunities to interact with industry leaders, researchers, and fellow professionals in an informal setting.
  • Conference Kit and Knowledge Resources
  • Receive a conference kit that includes the Souvenir and Proceedings, providing valuable technical insights and a lasting reference from the event.
  • Opportunity to Present Your Work
  • Authors have the opportunity to present their research in the technical programme, share innovations, and engage with experts from academia and industry.
  • Professional Recognition and Certification Support
  • Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance (16 Contact Hours), which may be used as supporting documentation for renewal of Level III certifications.

Registration Fees:

 NationalNationalInternationalInternational
 Before Aug. 31, 2026After Aug. 31,2026Before Aug. 31, 2026After Aug. 31,2026
ISNT Member15.000 ₹19.000 ₹40.000 ₹40.000 ₹
Non-Member20.000 ₹24.000 ₹40.000 ₹40.000 ₹

All fees + 18 % GST

Exhibition

Over 100 exhibitors and aerospace facility visits.

Please visit https://www.isntnde.in/#/exhibitorCategoryto book your stall

Committees

Organizing Committee

The conference is organized by ISNT and the core Organizing committee can be found in https://www.isntnde.in/#/leadership

Scientific Committee of AeroNDT2026

  • Prof. Christian Boller, Saarland Univ., Germany
  • Matthias Buderath, Maintell.IQ Consulting, Germany
  • Dr. Pierre Calmon, CEA, France
  • Prof. Fu-Kuo Chang, Stanford Univ., USA
  • Prof. Younho Cho, Pusan Nat. Univ, South Korea
  • Nicolas Dominguez, Airbus, France
  • Prof. Zheng Fan, Nat. Techn. Univ., Singapore
  • Dr. Gary Georgeson, formerly Boeing, USA
  • Prof. Christian Große, Techn. Univ. Munich, Germany
  • Prof. Srinivasan Gopalakrishnan, IISc, India
  • Prof. Alfredo Güemes, Polytechn. Univ. of Madrid, Spain
  • Prof. Henning Heuer, Fraunhofer, Germany
  • Fréderic Jenson, Safran, France
  • Prof. Johann Kastner, FH Oberösterreich, Austria
  • Dr. Cara Leckey, NASA Langley, USA
  • Prof. Wieslaw Ostachowicz, Polish Academy of Science, Poland
  • Dr. William Prosser, NASA Langley, USA
  • Prof. Xinlin Qing, Xiamen Univ, China
  • Prof. Lei Qiu, Nanjing Univ. of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China
  • Dr. Michael Stamm, BAM, Germany
  • Prof. Zhongquing Su, Hong Kong Polytechn. Univ., China
  • Prof. Gui Yun Tian, Newcastle Univ., UK
  • Dr. Thomas Wenzel, DGZfP, Germany
  • Prof. Shenfang Yuan, Nanjing Univ. of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China
  • Prof. Zhenggan Zhou, Beihang Univ., China

Contact

Prof. Christian Boller – c.boller@mx.uni-saarland.de

Prof. Srinivasan Gopalakrishnan – krishnan@iisc.ac.in

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