AIAA Vision and Mission Statement
The mission of the AIAA is to serve the profession, and to benefit the Institute's individual members and member institutions. The Institute addresses the needs of scientists, engineers and allied professionals who conceive, design, develop, test, construct, and operate air and space vehicles, their associated systems and subsystems, as well as the educators who train the professionals, researchers who continuously renew the technology, managers who lead their efforts, and innovators who bring forth new concepts.
Major areas of emphasis for fulfilling this mission are accomplished by:
- Acting as a catalyst for information flow and creative exchange by providing forums where professionals can meet their counterparts in their own and allied disciplines and fields, present their findings and discoveries, and exchange views.
- Leading a strong and proactive international focus by actively seeking foreign membership and initiating participation in international technical forums and joint activities with other institutes worldwide.
- Continuing a world-class technical information and publications service to keep the members well-informed of the latest developments and prospects.
- Bestowing honors and awards which recognize exemplary accomplishments and inspire all members of the Institue and public at large.
- Offering career development and continuing education in furtherance of the profession.
- Supporting the educational process which brings into being future generations of aviation and space professionals by nurturing interest among students, by involving a wide representation of members in helping academic institutions evolve the most effective and highest standard of curricula, and by involving enrolled students as pre-professional members of the Institute.
- Where appropriate, providing a voice for the professional community in public policy debate and informing the public of the value of technological leadership.
- Constantly expanding the horizons of the Institute to reflect changing technologies, opportunities, and competitive challenges.