Aerospace Industries Association

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is a United States trade association for the aerospace and defense industry. Its website says it has existed since 1919 and describes its mission as advocating for policies and investments that keep the country strong. It says it helps its members improve the safety of air transportation, make the United States more secure, support exploration and drive innovation. The home page cites nearly 340 member companies, and the about page refers to more than 300 members.

Policy work

• National security policy, handled by a dedicated national security policy division
• Civil aviation topics for aircraft manufacturers, including aviation safety, technology, funding and sustainability
• Space policy, giving decision makers information on the role of space systems in the economy, science and security
• Supply chain issues, covering the needs of small, medium and large members
• Workforce programs, with education and professional development to build a skilled aerospace workforce
• Trade and competitiveness, including how domestic and international policies affect American companies

Services for members

AIA gives members access to member networks and to more than 1,300 active standards that it and its member organizations developed. The about page puts the number at more than 1,400. It also publishes legislative recommendations covering national security, aviation safety and space innovation, runs conferences and council meetings, and offers a guide to CMMC compliance that connects members with AIA recognized providers. A resource library collects its reports and data.

Leadership

AIA is led by an Executive Committee of CEO level officers from major aerospace companies, with the chair and vice chair coming from the chief executives of member companies. Its calendar lists a Fall Board of Governors and Membership meeting from 26 to 28 October 2026.

Events

The Aerospace Industries Association is listed as a sponsor of Space Symposium 2027.

Contact

Aerospace Industries Association is listed under Aviation Business Intelligence and is based in United States.
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