Definition of Aerospace industries association

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) represents the leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, space systems, aircraft engines, missiles, material, and related components, equipment, services, and information technology in the United States. It also co-sponsors, with the National Association of Rocketry, the Team America Rocketry Challenge, an annual competition for high school students. Member corporations give awards and sponsors.