Aerospace Industries Association
Trade association representing the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1919
- Employees
- 47
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is the leading trade organization representing the U.S. aerospace and defense sector. Its nearly 340 member companies—including manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial systems, space systems, engines, missiles, and related technologies—rely on AIA for coordinated advocacy, policy expertise, and industry networking. AIA works directly with federal policymakers to secure effective investment, accelerate the deployment of innovative technologies, and promote regulations that enhance global competitiveness. The association also focuses on workforce development, helping members attract and retain a diverse, skilled talent pool, while providing thought leadership that shapes the future of aerospace and defense.