This document discusses the synthesis and properties of chemical vapor deposited (CVD) diamond and its applications in aerospace thermal management. CVD diamond has exceptional thermal conductivity, hardness, and optical transparency. It can be used as a heat spreader to improve the thermal performance of electronics like microprocessors and GaN transistors. For aerospace applications like the F-35 fighter jet, CVD diamond heat spreaders, heat pipes and composites could help reduce thermal resistance and improve thermal transfer between avionics systems and fuel to address overheating issues at the end of missions when fuel levels are low.