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Association and Organizations
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Aeronautical Repair Station Association - ARSA |
USA |
Alexandria, VA 22314 |
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+1 703 739 9543
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AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe - ASD |
Belgium |
B-1150 Brussels |
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+32 2 775 8110
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Aerospace Industries Association |
USA |
Arlington, VA 22209 |
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+1 703 358 1000
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Aerospace Industries Association of Canada |
Canada |
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Y7 |
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+1 613 232 4297 |
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African Airlines Association - AFRAA |
Kenya |
Nairobi 00200 |
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+254 20 604855
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African Civil Aviation Commission - AFCAC |
Senegal |
Dakar |
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+221 893 93 73
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Air Traffic Control Association Inc - ATCA |
USA |
Alexandria, VA 22314 |
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+1 703 299 2430
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Air
Traffic Control Association Japan |
Japan |
Tokyo 144-0041 |
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+81 3 3747 1685
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Air Transport Action Group - ATAG |
Switzerland |
CH-1215 Geneva 15 |
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+41 22 770 2672
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Air Transport Association of America - ATA |
USA |
Washington, DC 20004 |
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+1 202 626 4000
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Air Transport Association of Canada - ATAC |
Canada |
Ottawa, ON K1P 6A9 |
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+1 613 233 7727
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Air Transport Users Council |
United Kingdom |
London, WC2B 6TE |
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+44 20 7240 6061
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Air Travel Operators Licensing |
United Kingdom |
London WC2B 6TE |
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+44 20 7453 6430
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Aircraft Electronics Association |
USA |
Independence, MO 64055 |
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+1 816 373 6565
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Airforwarders Association |
USA |
Washington, DC 20005 |
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+1 202 393 2818
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Airline Dispatchers Association |
USA |
Washington, DC 20006 |
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Airline Pilots Association - ALPA |
USA |
Washington, DC 20036 |
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+1 703 689 2270
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Airline Public Relations Organisation |
United Kingdom |
London SE1 3JT |
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+44 20 7407 4044
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Airport Consultants Council - ACC |
USA |
Alexandria, VA 22314 |
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+703 683 5900
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Airports Council International - ACI |
Switzerland |
CH-1215 Geneva 15 |
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+41 22 717 8585
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Airports Council International - Africa Region |
Morocco |
Casablanca |
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+212 20 300 880
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Airports Council International - European Region |
Belgium |
B-1000 Brussels |
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+32 2 552 09 79
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Airports Council International - Latin America & Caribbean Region |
Mexico |
Mérida, Yucatán |
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+52 999 946 1258
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Airports Council International - North American Region |
USA |
Washington, DC 20006 |
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+1 202 293 8500
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Airports Council International - Asia-Pacific Region |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
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+852 2180 9449
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Airport Operators Association - AOA |
United Kingdom |
London, SW1H 9JJ |
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+44 20 7222 2249
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Allied Pilots Association - APA |
USA |
Fort Worth, TX 76155 |
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+817 302 2272
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Arab Air Carriers Organisation - AACO |
Lebanon |
Beirut |
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+961 1 861297
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Arab Civil Aviation Commission (ACAC) |
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American Association of Airport Executives - AAAE |
USA |
Alexandria, VA 22314 |
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+1 703 824 0500
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ASECNA |
Senegal |
Dakar |
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+221 849 66 00
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Association of Asia Pacific Airlines - AAPA |
Malaysia |
50250 Kuala Lumpur |
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+60 3 2145 5600
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Association of European Airlines - AEA |
Belgium |
B-1050 Brussels |
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+32 2 639 89 89
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Association of Freight Software Suppliers |
United Kingdom |
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+44 1474 703453
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Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association - ALAEA |
Australia |
Bexley, NSW 2207 |
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+61 2 9554 9399
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Australasian Aviation Ground Safety Council - AAGSC |
Australia |
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+61 2 9667 9204
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Aviation Distributors & Manufacturers Association - ADMA |
USA |
Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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+1 215 564 3484
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Aviation Insurance Association |
USA |
Kansas City , MO 64105 |
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+1 816 221 8488
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Aviation Suppliers Association |
USA |
Washington, DC 20007 |
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+1 202 347 6899
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Baltic Air Charter Association |
United Kingdom |
London, EC3R 8BH |
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+44 20 7623 5501
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Board of Airline Representatives in Germany - BARIG |
Germany |
D-60549 Frankfurt/Main |
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+49 69 23 72 88
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Board of Airline Representatives in the UK - BAR |
United Kingdom |
London, SW1W 0HU |
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+44 20 7393 1261
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British Air Transport Association |
United Kingdom |
London, SW1P 1RT |
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+44 20 7222 9494
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British Airljne Pilots Association - BALPA |
United Kingdom |
West Drayton, UB7 0DQ |
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+44 20 8476 4000
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British Airport Services & Equipment Association - BASEA |
United Kingdom |
Bournemouth, BH5 1ET |
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+44 1202 299088
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British Airports Group |
United Kingdom |
London, SE1 7SP |
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+44 20 7091 4500
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British Association of Aviation Consultants |
United Kingdom |
London, SW1H 9HP |
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+44 20 7630 5358
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British Business & General Aviation Association - BBGA |
United Kingdom |
Aylesbury, HP18 9RT |
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+44 1844 238020
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British International Freight Association |
United Kingdom |
Feltham, TW13 7EP |
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+44 20 8844 2266
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Canadian Air Transport Security Authority - CATSA |
Canada |
Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9 |
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+1 888 294 2202 |
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Canadian Airports Council |
Canada |
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8 |
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+1 613 560 9302
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Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council - CAMC |
Canada |
Ottawa, ON K2C 3V4 |
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+1 613 727 8272 |
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Cargo Airline Association |
USA |
Washington, DC 20036 |
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+1 202 293 1030
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Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation - CANSO |
Netherlands |
2132 JH Hoofddorp |
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+31 23 568 5380
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Commercial Aviation Association of South Africa - CAASA |
South Africa |
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+27 11 659 2345
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EUROCONTROL |
Belgium |
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+32 2 729 9011
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European Association of Aerospace Industries - AECMA |
Belgium |
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European Aviation Safety Agency - EASA |
Germany |
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+49 221 8999 000
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European Aviation Suppliers Organisation |
United Kingdom |
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+44 1623 600682,
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European Civil Aviation Conference - ECAC |
France |
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+33 1 46 41 85 44
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European Cockpit Association |
Belgium |
B-1000 Brussels |
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+32 2 705 32 93
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European GSA Cargo - EGSAC |
United Kingdom |
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+44 20 89415381
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European Low Fares Airline Association - ELFAA |
Belgium |
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+32 2 234 63 86
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European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment - EUROCAE |
France |
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+33 1 4505 7188
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European Region Airline Association - ERA |
United Kingdom |
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+44 1276 856495
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European Union Airport Coordinators Association - EUACA |
Belgium |
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+44 1344 626899
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Federation of Airline General Sales Agents - FAGSA |
Switzerland |
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Federation of Tour Operators - FTO |
United Kingdom |
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+44 1444 457900
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Flight Safety Foundation |
USA |
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+1 703 739 6700
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Foreign Airlines Association - FAA |
United Kingdom |
Somerset TA10 9NS |
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+44 1424 736528
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French Airports Association |
France |
F-75015 Paris |
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+33 1 40 65 98 68
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German Aerospace Industries Association - BDLI |
Germany |
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German Airport Technology & Equipment Association |
Germany |
D-65232 Taunusstein |
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+49 61 28 9472 90
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German Airports Association |
Germany |
D-70624 Stuttgart |
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+49 30 31 0118 0
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Guild of Air Pilots & Navigators - GAPAN |
United Kingdom |
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+44 20 7404 4032
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Guild of Air Traffic Controll Officers - UK |
United Kingdom |
Bingham, NG13 8DW |
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+44 1949 876405
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Hungarian Air traffic Controller's Association |
Hungary |
H-1675 Budapest |
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+36 1 293 4404
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IATA Ground Handling Council - IGHC |
Canada |
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Institute of Air Transport |
France |
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+33 1 43 59 38 68
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International Air Carrier Association - IACA |
Belgium |
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International Air Handlers Association - IAHA |
Belgium |
B-1930 Zaventem |
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+32 2 723 03 82
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International Air Rail Organisation - IARO |
United Kingdom |
London W2 6LE |
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+44 20 8750 6632
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International Air Transport Association - IATA |
Canada |
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+1 514 874 0202
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International Aviation Ground Support
Association - IAGSA |
USA |
Falls Church, VA 22046-4527 |
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+1 703 533 0251
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International Civil Aviation Organisation - ICAO |
Canada |
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International Air Passenger Association - IAPA |
USA |
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International Airlines Travel Agent Network - IATAN |
Canada |
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International Association of Airport Executives - IAAE |
USA |
Alexandria, VA 22134 |
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+1 703 820 1395
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International Association of Airport Executives Canada |
Canada |
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+1 905 296 3147 |
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International Federation of Air Line Pilots's Associations - IFALPA
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United Kingdom |
Hamilton, ON L8L 7P5
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International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations - IFATCA
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Canada |
Montreal, QC H3B 3B6 |
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International Federation of Airworthiness |
United Kingdom |
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+44 1342 301788
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International Flight Catering Association |
United Kingdom |
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+44 1483 419449
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International Flight Services Association - IFSA |
USA |
Atlanta, GA 30342 |
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+1 404 252 3663
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Joint Aviation Authorities - JAA |
Netherlands |
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Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) |
Peru |
Lima |
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+51 1 422 6905
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National Air Carrier Association - NACA |
USA |
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+1 703 358 8060
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National Air Traffic Controllers Association - NATCA |
USA |
Washington, DC 20005 |
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+1 202 220 9802
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National Air Transportation Association - NATA |
USA |
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National Buiness Aviation Association, Inc - NBAA |
USA |
Washington, DC 20036 |
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+1 202 783 9000
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Netherlands Airport Technology Group |
Netherlands |
2700 AD Zoetemeer |
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+31 79 353 11 06
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Oneworld |
International |
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Pacific Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Association |
Canada |
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+1 604 279 9579
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Proavia |
France |
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+33 1 49 54 67 98
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Professional Aviation Maintenance Association - PAMA |
USA |
Warrendale, PA 15096 |
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+1 724 772 4092
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Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association - RACCA |
USA |
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+1 508 747 1430
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Regional Airline Association - RAA |
USA |
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+1 202 367 1170
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Regional Aviation Association of Australia - RAAA |
Australia |
Mitchell, ACT 2911 |
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+61 2 6162 0346
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SAFE Association |
USA |
Creswell, OR 97426 |
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+1 541 895 3012
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Society of British Aerospace Companies - SBAC |
United Kingdom |
London, SE1 7SP |
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+44 20 7091 4500
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SkyTeam Cargo |
France |
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+33 1 48 54 38 76
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TIACA |
USA |
Miami, FL 33266 |
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+1 786 265 7011
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Travel Industry Association of America |
USA |
Washington, DC 20005 |
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+1 202 408 8422
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Transportation Safety Authority - TSA |
USA |
Arlington, VA 22202 |
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United Federation of Travel Agents Associations |
Monaco |
98000 Monaco |
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+377 92 052829
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United Kingdom Flight Safety Committee |
United Kingdom |
Woking, GU24 8HX |
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+44 1276 855193
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United States Contract Tower Association |
USA |
Alexandria, VA 22314 |
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+1 703 824 0500
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USAIRE |
France |
F-92100 Boulogne Billancourt |
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+33 1 46 04 44 19
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Wireless Airport Association |
USA |
Alexandria, VA 22314 |
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+1 703 575 2475
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World Air Cargo Organization |
Switzerland |
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+41 1 813 1212
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World Aircraft Propeller Association - WAPA |
USA |
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World Airline Entertainment Association - WAEA |
USA |
McLean, VA 22102 |
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+1 703 610 9021
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World Meterological Organization |
Switzerland |
CH-1211 Geneva 2 |
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+41 22 730 8111
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Worldwide Airlines Customer Relations Association |
USA |
Sunrise, FL 33323 |
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+1 954 858 1656
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Airline Labor Unions
Agricultural Aviation Organizations
- Aerial Agricultural Association of
Australia The AAAA was formed to promote a sustainable aerial
agricultural industry based on the professionalism of operators, pilots and
staff and the pursuit of industry best practice.
- Arkansas Agricultural Aviation
Association Represents the agricultural aviation industry in the U.S.
State of Arkansas.
- The Aviation Industry Association of New
Zealand Represents the diverse interests of commercial aviation on issues
including safety, business sustainability and industry standards and rules.
- California Agricultural Aircraft
Association The CAAA is a non-profit trade association representing the
professional aerial application industry in California. Their stated mission
is to "Support individual and industry professionalism, promote ethical and
safe standards of operation, and secure the future of agricultural aviation."
- Canadian Aerial
Applicators Association The CAAA promotes professionalism among aerial
applicators and others associated with aerial application.
- Colorado Agricultural Aviation
Association The CAAA’s mission is to provide the agricultural community
with the highest standards of professionalism, quality and safety and to
maintain an environmental stewardship of the land.
- Illinois Agricultural Aviation
Association Coordinates and generally directs the efforts of the
agricultural aviation industry on a state basis, at the state level,
representing the entire industry and related interests.
- Kansas Agricultural Aviation
Association An organization for any person or organization engaged in
aerial application and/or manufacturing and/or distribution of related
equipment and materials, or persons engaged in aerial application as a
profession. The purpose of the corporation is to foster and promote the safe
and accurate aerial application of crop protection products.
- Mississippi Agricultural Aviation
Association Coordinates and generally directs the efforts of the
agricultural aviation operators actively engaged and interested in the
advancement of agricultural aviation.
- National Agricultural Aviation
Association The NAAA represents more than 1,300 members in 46 states.
NAAA member operator/pilots are licensed as commercial applicator-operators
that use aircraft to enhance food and fiber production, protect forestry, and
control health-threatening pests. Through its affiliation with the National
Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAAREF), the NAAA
contributes to research and educational programs focused on enhancing the
efficacy and safety of aerial application.
- New Zealand Agricultural Aviation
Association The NZAAA is a division of the Aviation Industry Association.
- North Carolina Agriculture Aviation
Association, Inc. Promotes and advances the mutual interest of its
members engaged in the aerial application of crop protection materials and
other agricultural products.
- Oklahoma Agricultural Aviation Association
The OAAA supports the interests of the industry in Oklahoma.
- South Dakota Aviation Association
Aerial application industry information and calendar of events.
- Texas Agricultural Aviation Association
Airline Groups and Associations
- The African Airlines Association
- Air Transport Users Council A
London-based consumer watchdog for the airline industry with advise for air
travellers on their rights and published educational material.
- Airline Association for Benchmarking
& Measurement A focused group of airline professionals that identifies
best in class business practices surrounding airline industry issues for the
benefit of the members.
- Airline Group of the International
Federation of Operational Research Societies This group seeks to
forwarding the practice of Operational Research in airlines, with membership
consisting of Operational Research workers who are also employed by recognized
civil airlines, as well as people interested in the application of Operational
Research to aviation problems.
- Airline Public
Relations Organisation The ARPO was founded to establish and maintain
communication between the airline public relations practitioners for the
purpose of exchanging information of mutual interest.
- Airline Suppliers Association
A not-for-profit association dedicated to addressing the concerns of the
aviation supply business.
- Arab Air Carriers Organization AACO is
the regional association of the Arab Airlines.
- Association of European Airlines AEA is
a trade organisation representing 27 European airlines.
- The Board of Airline Representatives in
Germany e.V. BARIG pursues the common interests of 106 international and
national air carriers doing business in Germany.
- The Board of Airline Representatives in
the UK BAR UK is the trade association for the scheduled airline
industry.
- The British Air Transport Association
BATA represents UK airlines to government, airports, and other industry
regulators and suppliers.
- European Low Fares Airline Association
Their mission: To ensure that European policy and legislation promote free and
equal competition to enable the continued growth and development of low fares
into the future, allowing a greater number of people to travel by air.
- European Regions Airline Association
The ERAA is an intra-European air transport group, representing airlines,
airports, airframe and engine manufacturers, and other suppliers. The site
includes a searchable database of airlines, airports, and suppliers, plus a
downloadable version of Regional International monthly journal.
- International Flight Services
Association A global professional association created to serve the needs
and interests of airline and railway personnel, inflight and rail caterers and
suppliers responsible for providing passenger foodservice on regularly
scheduled travel routes.
- National Air Carrier Association
- Regional Air Service
Initiative RASI seeks to promote an understanding of the critical role
that regional aircraft play in U.S. commercial aviation and the essential air
service they offer to the traveling public. Information about the industry
and it's history, aircraft performance, carriers, air service, and airports.
- Regional Airline Association Represents
U.S. regional airlines and the suppliers of products and services that support
the industry.
- World Airline Entertainment Association
Founded in 1979 as a nonprofit organization, the WAEA is a worldwide network,
representing over 100 airlines and 250 airline suppliers and related
companies, committed to excellence in inflight entertainment, communications
and services, and the improvement of the airline passenger environment.
- World Airlines Clubs Association
Promoting airline/interline clubs.
Airport Groups and Associations
- The Airport Association for Benchmarking
TAAB is an association of airport management professionals established to
compare operating performance and identify the best business practices. Basic
membership is available to employees of corporations that manage airports.
- Airport Consultants Council The
ACC is the international trade association representing more than 200
companies providing services to airports and the aviation industry. Members
offer architectural, engineering, planning, financial, management, economic,
construction, consulting services, as well as airport equipment, materials,
and products.
- The Airport Operators Association
AOA is the trade association that represents the interests of British airports
and is the principal body with whom the UK Government and regulatory
authorities consult on airport matters.
- The
Airport Purchasing Group APG is an association for airport purchasing
professionals. Members enhance the effectiveness of airport purchasing by
sharing knowledge, collaborating on purchases and purchasing issues where
feasible, and developing a broad knowledge base of best practices and methods.
- Airports Council International The ACI
is a worldwide, non-profit-making professional association of airports
representing more than 500 airport operators at over 1250 airports.
- Airports Council International -
European Region The ACI is a worldwide professional association of
airport operators. Conferences, news releases, polcies, e-publications.
- Airports Council International - Latin
America Chapter ACI-LAC represents the interests of the airport operators
from the Latin American and the Caribbean Region.
- Airports Council International - North
America ACI-NA represents local, regional and state governing bodies that
own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada.
- Airports Council International -
Pacific ACI Pacific Region, a branch office of ACI, is based in Vancouver
(Canada), represents the interests of some 160 airports around the Pacific
Rim.
- American Association of Airport Executives
AAAE is a large professional organization representing airport management
personnel at public use airports. The Association's primary goal is to assist
airport executives in fulfilling their responsibilities to the airports and
communities they serve.
- British Airports Group
The B.A.G. has been endorsed by the Minister for Trade as the representative
body for the UK companies wishing to be involved in civil aviation and airport
developments overseas.
- The Croydon Airport Society
Formed to keep alive the memory of Croydon Airport, London's first major
airport, which opened in 1920 and closed in 1959.
- The European Union - Airport Coordinators
Association The EUACA is the trade association of Europe's coordinators.
Members manage access to more than 100 airports throughout the EU and the
neighboring countries from the Canary Islands in the South West to Finland in
the North-East.
- International Air Transport Association
About IATA, events, press releases, contacts, links. See also the
International Air Transport Association
Online Store for publications, training, conferences and exhibitions,
services, data and statistics.
- International Association of Airport
Executives Affiliated with the
American Association of Airport Executives.
- Iowa Public Airports Association
IPAA is dedicated to provide service to all of the publicly owned airports in
the State of Iowa.
- PARTNERS @ Solberg "Pilots
And Residents Together Negotiating Effective and Reasonable Solutions" is a
non-profit organization whose members include residents, local business
representatives, and people from the general aviation community. PARTNERS'
purpose is to provide information and to educate people about general
aviation's benefits to the community. By communicating with citizens, general
aviation pilots, and airport managers they hope to ensure the long-term
economic success of airports with the support of the surrounding community.
Solberg-Hunterdon Airport is in Readington, New Jersey, USA.
- The PDK Airport Association The
Peachtree DeKalb Airport Association (PDKAA) is comprised of pilots,
businesses, and general aviation enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the
positive aspects of both general aviation and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK),
providing a voice in matters concerning the airfield, and its use by everyone.
- Right to Quiet Society for Soundscape
Awareness and Protection This non-profit organization addresses noise
pollution in general, but quite a lot of content is focused on aircraft and
airport noise pollution.
- Sane Aviation For
Everyone, Inc. A coalition of independent citizens groups and individuals
in the New York City metropolitan area dedicated to stopping and reversing the
environmental and health impacts of JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Airports.
Conspiract theorists will enjoy this.
- State of Nebraska Department of
Aeronautics Established to encourage and facilitate the development and
use of aviation in Nebraska: links to Nebraska airport websites, airport
manager contacts, airport photos, events, and other Nebraska aviation
information.
- Texas Aviation Association Their goal
is to preserve and protect Texas airports, and to advance public understanding
of general aviation to the citizens of Texas.
- U.S. Citizens Aviation Watch A
national organization comprised of local airport groups, environmental
organizations and civic groups, cities and townships concerned about noise,
environment, public health and other quality of life issues related to
aviation operations.
- Wireless Airport Association
The American Association of Airport
Executives (AAAE), Air Transport
Association (ATA), and the Airports
Council International - North America (ACI-NA) joined to form the WAA, an
association dedicated to the expansion of state-of-the-art wireless services
at airports. The goal of the Association is to provide recommendations,
models, and best practices for the provision of wireless services at airports
in a manner that will best meet the needs of passengers, employees, and
airport tenants. Membership in the association is free and open to
individuals or companies that have an interest in wireless services at
airports.
Airship & Ballooning Groups and Associations
- The Airship Association
Established to promote matters relating to airships, to publish books and
papers connected with airships, and to promote research and experimental work
on airships.
- Australian Ballooning Federation The
home of sport ballooning in Australia.
- Balloons Over Idaho An
association of hot air balloon pilots, support crew and observers based in
Boise, Idaho. Annual Safety Seminar in March. Competitions Spring through
Fall.
- Experimental Balloon
and Airship Association The EBAA is a loose congregation of aeronauts who
have built, fly or own any sort of Experimental, Ultralight or Homebuilt
Lighter-Than-Air Craft. Vehicles owned and built by members are mostly hot
air balloons but also include hot air airships, gas balloons and gas airships.
- FAI Ballooning commission
A non-governmental and non-profit making international organization with the
basic aim of furthering aeronautical and astronautical activities worldwide.
- Granite State Balloon
Association All about ballooning in New Hampshire, including festivals,
pilots, rides, weather, getting involved, and learning to fly balloons.
- Great Eastern Balloon Association
An association of balloon pilots, crew, and enthusiasts, formed for
balloonists in the middle Atlantic states of the US.
- International Aeronauts League
A web-based community of balloonists and those interested in ballooning which
encourages safety, education and practice sharing. Membership is free and
non-pilots can ask questions about how to become a pilot in a non-threatening
and friendly environment. Also serves as the official online home of Ed
Yost's "Balloon Historical Society".
- Naval Airship Association, Inc.
The NAA is a non-private, non-profit organization that gathers and
disseminates lighter-than-air expertise and knowledge accumulated during the
U.S. Navy's development and employment of lighter-than-air aircraft.
Flight Attendant Groups
- flightattendants.org A
Website for flight attendants and retirees: crew lounge, chat, forum, retired
f/a sites, skyrage, links.
- The Skyrage Foundation Their goal
is to reduce occurrences of inflight disruption and violence toward
crewmembers and passengers. RagePage newsletter, rageproofing, archives.
Gliding Organizations
- Danish Soaring Association (Dansk Svæveflyver
Union)
- Experimental Soaring Association ESA
(formerly the Sailplane Homebuilders Association) was formed in 1979 by a
group of pilots, designers, and craftsmen, and has been energetically active
ever since. The purpose of the ESA/SHA and its Workshops is to encourage the
design and construction of sailplanes which optimize performance and safety.
- Sailplane Racing Association
Bylaws, members, officers, projects, information, links.
- Soaring Association of Canada News and
events, photo gallery, clubs, and a great introduction to soaring principles
and how sailplanes work.
- Swedish Soaring Federation
Swedish gliding club home pages and contact information.
- Vintage Sailplane Association
Promotes the acquision, restoration and flying of vintage sailplanes. Assists
the National Soaring Museum in the preservation of soaring history and the
promotion of vintage sailplane activity.
- Vintage Sailplane Association -
Classic Division Devoted to the lore of sailplanes more than 25 years
old.
- Women Soaring Pilots Association
This division of the Soaring Society of America
was founded to promote all aspects of soaring for women glider pilots.
Hang Gliding and Ultralight Organizations
- American Aerotrekking Society An
information and news resource for the sport of aerotrekking - the sport of
long-distance open air flying at low altitudes and low speeds. Contains
safety guidelines, route creation constraints, ground support suggestions,
aerotrekking links, and education and training resources.
- British Hang Gliding and Paragliding
Association The BHPA oversees pilot and instructor training standards,
provides technical support, offers member insurance, and provides other
services.
- British Microlight Aircraft Association
Official regulatory body for microlights and paramotors in the UK.
- Hawai'i Paragliding
Association This local association for paragliders offers information and
recent news about paragliding on O'ahu and other islands in Hawai'i. See also
the hang glider club.
- Irish Hang Gliding and Paragliding
Association The IHPA is the national association for the sports of hang
gliding and paragliding in Ireland.
- Israel Paragliding Association
Links, video clips, information, gallery.
- New Zealand Hang Gliding and
Paragliding Association Airborn Magazine, official publication of the
NZHGPA is published every 2 months and posted to all NZHGPA members in NZ and
abroad.
- US Hang Gliding Association Devoted to
hang gliding and paragliding - news, membership information, merchandise,
calendar, links.
- United States Ultralight Association, Inc.
USUA is the organization whose members seek to "Promote, Protect and
Represent" ultralight aviation in the United States.
Helicopter Organizations
- American Helicopter Society International
The professional society for the advancement of vertical flight technology and
its useful application throughout the world.
- Australian Sports Rotorcraft Association
The ASRA a national sport and recreational association, representing people
with an interest in gyroplanes in both Government regulations and sporting
matters.
- Bell 47 Helicopter
Association Dedicated to supporting and preserving the history of the
Bell 47. Open to Bell 47 pilots, mechanics, and related personnel interested
in the Bell 47 helicopter.
- Eastern Region Helicopter Council, Inc.
The purpose of this corporation is to foster an active exchange of ideas and
information among the helicopter operators in the Northeast United States and
between those operators, manufacturers, suppliers, the public, federal, state
and local agencies so as to further the cause of safety, profesionalism and
eficiency through communication, as deemed appropriate.
- Helicopter Club of Great Britain The
Club's purpose is to promote safe and considerate flying. They represent the
interest of club members on committees with BHAB, RAC, FAI and CAA. Also,
they organise helicopter events throughout the year including the British
Helicopter Championships.
- Helicopter Engineers & Pilots Association,
Canada HEPAC is a professional, non-profit association whose mission is
to promote the professionalism and integrity of the Canadian helicopter
industry. HEPAC acts as a strong, organized, and effective voice for Canadian
engineers and pilots looking for constructive change and positive, proactive
solutions to help make the industry the best it can be, now and for the
future.
- Navy Helicopter Alumni Association
An organization for members and their spouses of the initial U.S. Naval
Helicopter Squadrons, VX-3, HU-1 and HU-2, as well as members of all U.S.
Naval Helicopter Squadrons, and Organizations that followed.
- Popular Rotorcraft Association For
homebuilt rotorcraft.
- South African Gyroplane Association
The association represents gyroplane pilots and enthusiasts in Southern Africa
where a very active gyroplane community are blessed with almost perfect flying
weather for most of the year.
- Vietnam Helicopter Flight Crew Network
A non-profit veterans organization dedicated to providing a forum for
recreational communications amongst a fraternity of aircrew members who served
in Vietnam during the period 1961-75.
Historical & Preservation Associations
- Aerospace Legacy
Foundation The foundation seeks historical integrity and educational use
of a portion of the NASA/Boeing site in Downey in Southern Califoria, which
has been acquired by the City of Downey.
- The Aircraft Engine Historical
Society A non-profit educational and historical society, open to the
public, which fosters an appreciation of the people, art, and science
associated with aircraft engine development, manufacture, and use.
- American Aviation Historical Society
The AAHS was established to preserve and disseminate the hertiage of American
aviation through a collection of books, documents and photographs, a quarterly
Journal, and Newsletter.
- American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics In commemoration of the approaching 100th anniversary of
flight, AIAA launched the Evolution of Flight, a campaign to recognize the men
and women who have challenged history and defined aerospace achievement.
Includes history of flight timeline from around the world.
- Antique Aeroplane
Association of Australia Inc. The National organisation promoting the
preservation, rebuilding, and above all, flying of old aeroplanes. "Old"
includes both civil and military antique and classic aeroplanes.
- Antique Airplane Association
Kansas City Area Chapter.
- The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation
The AAHF seeks to educate the American public to their military heritage
through the story of U.S. Army Aviation's soldiers and machines.
- The Arrow Alliance An
organization sponsoring major projects of Canadian interest to demonstrate
achievement through hands-on participation. The reconstruction of a
full-scale, flying Avro Arrow is the first undertaking.
- Belgian Aviation History
Association A group dedicated to aviation history in Belgium.
Newsletter, membership, other Belgian historical aviation associations, books,
aircraft archaeology.
- Berlin Airlift Historical
Foundation A non-profit educational group dedicated to preserving the
memory and legacy of the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949.
- Canadian Aviation Historical Society
Dedicated to the preservation of Canada’s flying heritage. Membership,
chapters, Journal, links.
- The Charles A. and Anne
Morrow Lindbergh Foundation Honoring the Lindberghs' legacy and
furthering their shared vision of a technology/nature balance.
- Clyde North Aeronautical Preservation
Group The CNAPG is a non-profit group formed near Melbourne, Australia to
preserve and promote all aspects of aviation: static and flying restorations,
collections of aircraft parts, books, magazines, brochures, photographs and
other memorabilia.
- The Collings Foundation
Founded to support "living history" events involving transportation,
originally with automobiles but now with aircraft as the need for quality
aviation history exhibits grew. Many Collings Foundation aircraft are
available for airshows and special events.
- First Flight Centennial
Foundation This site includes information about improvements to Wright
Brothers National Memorial, event planning and updates for the centennial in
NC, official First Flight Centennial merchandise, the monthly Wright Brothers
Trivia Challenge, and more.
- The First Flight Society Formed
in 1926 by a group of North Carolina Outer Bankers, group dedicated themselves
to preserving the original site of the Wright Brothers' first flights of
December 17, 1903.
- Fly Navy Heritage The
charity supporting the Royal Navy Historic Flight and the Fleet Air Arm Museum
and St Bartholomew’s Church (the Fleet Air Arm Memorial Church). The aim is
to preserve the nation’s aviation heritage so that future generations can
understand the nature of those who built, maintained, operated and fought in
Naval aircraft of the past by experiencing them first hand.
- Hawke's Bay Aviation Heritage Association
A group of ex-WW2 and Korea personnel from the RNZAF, RAAF, RAF, Fleet Air
Arm, and US Airforce who have collected photo albums, diaries, and audio/video
recordings.
- Historic Aircraft Restoration Society
This group was formed in 1979 by a group of aviation enthusiasts interested in
the preservation of Australian aviation history. Their mission is "To recover
and where possible restore to flying condition, aircraft or types of aircraft
that have played a significant part in Australian Aviation History both in the
Civil and Military arenas."
- The Historical Aviation
Society Of Ireland - Website & Online Network Ireland's historical
aviation website, forum, online archives, and enthusiast network.
- The International Group for Historic
Aircraft Recovery Aviation archaeological foundation with a full-time
professional staff to guide an international membership of researchers and
supporters in the non-profit organization's efforts to find, save, and
preserve rare and historic aircraft.
- Italian Historic Aircraft Society (GAVS)
Working to preserve Italian-built aircraft.
- Latin American Aviation Historical Society
An international group dedicated to the enjoyment of discovering and
exchanging information about aeronautical history.
- The National Aviation Hall of
Fame The NAHF nominates and enshrines individuals in recognition of
achievement in the development of aviation. Located adjacent to the USAF
Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio with 13,000 square
feet of exhibit area, a virtual tour of America's air and space heritage, a
who's who of daring and achievement, seven galleries focused on a particular
era of aviation. The Harry B. Combs Resource Lab offers visitors interactive
computer kiosks where they can delve deeper into the biographical information
and photos found among the displays and hands-on exhibits.
- The National Biplane
Association A non-profit organization incorporated in the State of
Oklahoma. Its purpose is to educate the general public on the history and
development of biplane aircraft and to promote their preservation.
- Quiet Aircraft Association This
site presents the history of the 1960's quiet aircraft project where Lockheed
engineers were challenged to design an aircraft that could see, but not be
seen or heard in the night.
- The Replica Fighters Association
A non-profit forum for individuals interested in the replication of military
aircraft.
- The Society of Air Racing Historians
Established to preserve complete and accurate records of air races, racepilots,
and raceplanes.
- Vintage Aircraft Association
The VAA brings together people from around the world who share an interest in
the aircraft of yesterday. Members are active restorers and enthusiasts
working to keep vintage aircraft in the air and flying for the pleasure and
education of themselves and the public at large. A division of the
Experimental Aircraft Association.
- Women Military Aviators
This non-profit corporation was formed to promote and preserve for historical,
educational, and literary purposes the role of women pilots, navigators, and
aircrew members in the service of their country. It offers networking,
scholarships, biennial conventions, and links to additional information on
women aviators. Membership is open to all female aviators and fight
crewmembers from all services and nations as well as people who support women
in military aviation. Corporate memberships are also available.
- World Airline Historical Society
With a mission to encourage and facilitate the preservation of memorabilia
representing the world's commercial airlines through private and public
collections. The Society also helps document the histories of aircraft,
airports, and air carriers. Membership includes a free subscription to The
Captain’s Log, the Society’s educational journal and other benefits.
- The Yakkes Foundation This
foundation evolved from an idea of a few aviation-entrepreneurs who are,
either professionally or privately, intrigued by all aspects of flight. Its
purpose is to keep older airplanes in perfect flying condition for the joy of
the aviation sport and spectators alike.
Humanitarian & Charitable Aviation Organizations
- The Air Care Alliance A U.S.
league of humanitarian flying organizations whose volunteer pilots are
dedicated to community service.
- Air Compassion America A
non-profit patient advocacy and assistance organization established to help
locate and coordinate bed-to-bed air ambulance service. ACAM’s mission is to
help patients and families undergoing a difficult health crisis by offering
them compassionate counseling and working to lower air ambulance and medically
assisted travel costs.
- Air Serv International A non-profit
air and cargo transportation organization providing services to humanitarian
organizations working overseas.
- The Airline Pilot's Historical Society
A non-profit charitable foundation specializing in aviation memorabilia with
the purpose of educating through the preservation of aircraft parts and
components. Control wheels, instrument panels, cockpit collectibles and
artifacts from the DC-3 through 747, home-sim parts, and other memorabilia.
Components from dismantled aircraft are used to provide "Hands On" experience
to school children in order to stimulate interest in aviation. They also
provide financial assistance to children's hospitals and organizations that
specialize in the needs of children.
- Angel Flight, Inc. A non-profit
organization of pilots and other volunteers dedicated to serving the community
by arranging free private air transportation for medical patients who cannot
afford to utilize normal, commercial transportation. Angel Flight also
provides services to blood, organ and tissue banks.
- Angel Flight East This
organization provides free air transportation for medically needy people.
- Angel Flight Georgia A
nonprofit organization providing free air transportation to and from treatment
facilities for those with medical needs who are financially distressed or
unable to travel on public transportation. Missions include transplant,
compassionate care, routine treatment flights, and others referred to us by
healthcare providers.
- Angel Flight South Central
Helping people in need of free air transportation for medical and humanitarian
purposes. Serving Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico.
- Angel Flight Southeast A
non-profit volunteer pilot organization involved in "public benefit flying."
- Angel Flight West Arranges free
air transportation in response to health care and other compelling human
needs.
- The British Disabled Flying Association
The BDFA provides, free of charge, "experience of a lifetime" trial flying
lessons for terminally ill and disabled people, and also subsidised flying
days for other disability charities, and at-cost instruction and qualification
flight training to BDFA members.
- Corporate Angel Network A
non-profit organization that arranges passage for cancer patients traveling to
treatment centers using empty seats on corporate aircraft flying the same
routes as part of normal business.
- East Anglian Air
Ambulance Details about the charity, the staff, the crew, missions flown,
online donations, events, how you can help, lottery membership and results,
sponsorship news, recycling, merchandise, job vacancies etc. Serving the
people of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.
- Freedom Wings Florida Their
mission is to enhance the quality of life and bring new hope to people with
physical challenges and children with special needs by sharing the passion for
aviation. You can help as a volunteer or by offering a donation. Located at
Zephyrhills airport in Florida.
- Friends of the Smokey Bear
Balloon Inc. A non-profit corporation of all volunteers dedicated to
assisting U.S. federal, state, and local agencies to educate and convey
messages to prevent human-caused wildfires.
- LifeLine Pilots A private,
non-profit organization that provides people in medical and financial distress
with access to free air transportation on small (4-6 seat), private aircraft
for health care and other compelling human needs. Serving the mid-U.S.
- Mission Aviation Network A
resource for all students, missionaries and interested persons who work as
Christian pilots, engineers or support staff in mission aviation and aviation
relief organisations around the world.
- Piedmont Silver Eagles
Charitable Funds, Inc. Includes a fund to promote Aviation Career Days
for children. This fund is geared toward lower, middle and high school
students. It will aid and financially promote Discovery (initial flights) for
those over 15 at accredited and licensed flight schools.
- Pilots of Valor A Central
Florida Chapter of Pilots for Christ, International, a non-profit, Christian
aviation organization that provides mercy, missionary, evangelism, outreach,
community flight, mentoring programs, and aviation based sevices.
- Royal Flying Doctor Service of
Australia A not-for-profit charitable service providing aeromedical
emergency and primary health care services together with communication and
education assistance to people who live, work and travel in regional and
remote Australia.
- SouthWings This non-profit
aviation organization uses volunteer pilot and small aircraft to protect and
conserve the natural resources and ecosystems of the Southeast U.S. They
provide aerial surveillance of forests and watersheds, and expose
environmental degradation and illegal land management practices that would not
otherwise be known. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, and working
across Southeast Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, North
Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
- Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation
TASF provides educational and charitable services for the purpose of honoring
living and deceased members of the Tuskegee Airmen and other persons who have
made significant contributions in the field of aviation, aerospace, and
science technology. TASF scholarships assist financially disadvantaged and
deserving young men and women in their pursuit of education, preferably
leading to careers in the fields of aviation, aerospace and science
technology.
- Volunteer Pilots Association
An all volunteer pilot organization arranging for free air transportation for
people needing medical treatment via private aircraft and for the recovery of
donor organs for lifesaving transplants.
- Wings around the World II Solo
flight around the world via the poles in a single engine aircraft in aid of
Flying Scholarships for the Disabled.
- World-Flight 2003 A group of
aviation enthusiasts that fly a home-built commercial jet aircraft cockpit
simulator around the world in order to raise money for children's charities.
- Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Service Charity The first dedicated air ambulance to operate in
Yorkshire. Offers a service to both rural and urban communities across the
whole of Yorkshire. Funded by donations.
Maintenance Organizations
- The Aeronautical Repair Station Association
The ARSA works with regulators and legislators, representing the interests of
aeronautical repair stations.
- Association for Women in Aviation
Maintenance AWAM is a nonprofit organization formed for the purpose of
championing women's professional growth and enrichment in the aviation
maintenance fields by providing opportunities for sharing information and
networking, education, fostering a sense of community and increasing public
awareness of women in the industry.
- Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council
The mission of the CAMC is to develop a framework for, and to facilitate the
implementation of, a human resource strategy for the aviation maintenance
industry.
- International Aerospace Africa
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, this office assists airlines with
aerospace maintenance requirements: aircraft, engines, or spare parts
projects.
- Pacific Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Association PAMEA is a non-profit association comprised of aircraft
maintenance engineers, aircraft maintenance personnel and aviation industry
corporate members.
- Professional Aviation Maintenance
Association The purpose of the PAMA is to promote professionalism among
aviation maintenance personnel; to foster and improve methods, skills,
learning, and achievement in the field of Aviation Maintenance.
Medical Organizations
Military Organizations
- The Air Cadet Organization The
ACO is a national youth organization sponsored by the Royal Air Force in the
UK. Membership is open to young people aged between 13 and 22 years. Air
Cadets enjoy flying, gliding, going on camps, taking part in all kinds of
action, adventure and sports.
- The Air Force Association An
independent, nonprofit, civilian aerospace organization that promotes public
understanding of aerospace power and national defense. AFA is led by
volunteer leaders at the national, state, and local levels. The association
has chapters in all fifty states, Europe and the Pacific, and publishes the
monthly Air Force Magazine.
- Air Force Memorial Foundation
Incorporated to develop an Air Force Memorial in the Washington, DC area
designed to honor the men and women who have served, are serving, or will
serve in the United States Air Force and its predecessors, such as the Army
Air Corps.
- Air Force Sergeants Association
Federally chartered, non-profit organization representing the professional and
personal interests of active duty and retired enlisted members of the US Air
Force.
- The Aircrew Association The ACA
exists to foster comradeship amongst those who, having been awarded an
official flying badge, have qualified to operate military aircraft and are
serving or have served, as military aircrew in the armed services of those
nations allied to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
- The Association of Naval Aviation
- Australian Air Force Cadets
Run by the Australian Air Force for boys and girls aged between 12.5 and 18,
who can then stay on as a cadet until age 20. Learn about aircraft and
flying. Many air cadets go on to join the Air Force or find a career in
civilian aviation.
- Blackburn Buccaneer Society The
site is dedicated to the preservation of the Blackburn Buccaneer aircraft,
both in the UK and South Africa. Member's model gallery, Gulf War nose art,
merchandise, a dedicated ebay page, events listing, links.
- The Electronic Warfare and Information
Operations Association The AOC advocates the need for a strong defense
capability emphasizing electronic warfare and information operations to
government, industry, academia, and the public. AOC provides a forum for
sharing ideas and experiences through communication, education, and
leadership.
- Naval Helicopter Association
A nonprofit professional organization established to promote the development
and use of naval vertical lift aircraft in the United States Navy, Marine
Corps and Coast Guard.
- RAF Benevolent Fund The
Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund exists to provide assistance to those of the
extended Royal Air Force family who need support as a consequence of sickness,
disability, accident, infirmity, poverty or other adversity.
- Royal Air Force Charitable Trust
Established to promote recruitment to the Royal Air Force and to foster the
spirit of aviation and air-mindedness, especially in the young, as an
important national asset. Also, to raise funds in support of the work of
Royal Air Force charities.
- Royal Air Force Community Support
Information and communication fo support the RAF community.
- Sabre Pilots Association Of the Air
Division Squadrons SPAADS is made up of pilots who flew the F-86 Sabre
with Royal Canadian Air Force squadrons in Europe, with NATO, from 1951 to
1963.
- The Tailhook Association An
independent, fraternal, nonprofit organization internationally recognized as a
supporter of the aircraft carrier and other sea-based aviation.
- Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. This
non-profit organization is dedicated to honoring the accomplishments and
perpetuating the history of African-Americans who participated in air crew,
ground crew, and operations support training in the Army Air Corps during
WWII. It introduces young people to aviation and science through local and
national programs and provides annual scholarships and awards to deserving
individuals, groups, and corporations.
- Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
A non-profit war veterans organization that seeks to enhance and accredit the
cohesiveness, esprit de corps, and traditions of valor of rotary wing aircrews
that flew in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Era. Membership is open to all
helicopter pilots who flew in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era
(1961-1975).
Modeling Organizations
- Academy of Model Aeronautics
Information, competitions, programs, site info. Also, many links to AMA
Districts, SIG Web sites, related organizations, and other aeromodeling sites.
- Aerospace Modelmakers International
A professional model makers organization.
- British Model Flying Association The
BMFA is the body delegated by the Royal Aero Club to be responsible for all
aspects of model flying in Great Britain.
- The International Plastic Modelers
Society (USA) The IPMS is an organization dedicated to the fun of scale
modeling. Events, reviews, forum, galleries, modeling links. See also
IPMS Stockholm,
IPMS UK,
IPMS Canada,
IPMS Norway,
IPMS Mexico.
- International Scale Soaring
Association The ISSA is an A.M.A. chartered club for those who enjoy
building and flying radio-controlled scale gliders and tow planes.
- U.S. Scalemasters Association, Inc.
A non-profit organization that seeks to develop and grow the sport of scale
aircraft modeling. It is structured around 22 regional qualifier contests and
one grand championship contest usually held the 3rd week in September.
Parachuting Organizations
- American Powered Parachute Association
Host of the World Powered Parachute Championship each year in Greenville,
Illinois, USA.
- Australian Parachute Federation The
APF is the organisation which controls skydiving and parachuting at nearly all
the civilian operations in Australia.
- The British Parachute Association An
online shopping service for British Parachute Association products:
sweatshirts, T shirts, log books, videos and more.
- Bulgarian Parachute Association
- Canadian Sport Parachuting Association
CSPA is a non-profit membership association dedicated to the continuance,
improvement and promotion of safe skydiving in Canada.
- Nova Scotia
Parachute Association A non profit organization who's members pursue
growth and advancement in the sport of skydiving in the region.
- The Parachute Association of Ireland
The regulating authority for sport parachuting in the Republic of Ireland.
- The Parachute Association of South Africa
- The Parachute Industry Association The
PIA is comprised of companies and individuals seeking to improve business
opportunities in this segment of aviation, and pursues technical, safety, and
promotional projects that benefit its members and the industry it serves.
- United States Parachute Association
Information, membership, government relations, safety and training,
competition.
- Western Powered Parachute Association LLC
A coalition of instructors, examiners, and aircraft inspectors who provide a
"one stop shop" for powered parachute enthusiasts in the U.S. Pacific
Northwest. Affiliated with EAA Ultralight Chapter #127 Northwest Powered
Parachute Coalition and providing training from introductory lessons through
the FAA Certified Instructor course. Flying year-round.
Pilot and Owners Groups
- Air Canada Pilots Association ACPA was
founded to further the best interests of the Air Canada Pilots.
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Information and services, what's new, presidents page, Air Safety Foundation,
AOPA pilot magazine.
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
of Australia Current topics, weather, software, events, classifieds,
forum.
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Switzerland Information, membership, news, flea market, services, air
shop, aviation glossary with links, other categorized links.
- American Yankee Association The AYA is
the international type club for owners and pilots of Grumman American light
aircraft. Events, for sale, tech info, newsletter, group insurance.
- Associated Airtanker Pilots
Airtanker info and specs, pilot qualifications, membership list, airtanker
contractor contact list, photo gallery, fire terminology, merchandise for
sale.
- Association Luxembourgoise de Pilotes de
Ligne Luxemburg.
- Associazione Italiana diporto
Aeronautico The official site of A.I.D.A., an Italian society of general
aviation and microlight pilots.
- Associazione Nazionale Piloti Aviazione
Commerciale Italy.
- Australian Association of
Retired Airline Pilots A non-political, non-industrial organisation whose
purpose is to maintain social contact between retired professional Airline
Pilots, arrange informative addresses on matters judged to be of interest to
members, publish information of interest to members, advise members of travel
and accommodation offers available to retired airline pilots, and to support
and promote the airline pilot profession. [Dead?]
- Australian Federation of Air Pilots
A trade union and professional association for all air pilots in Australia.
Its role as a union to protect and improve conditions of employment of its
members.
- Austrian Cockpit Association
- Belgian Cockpit Association
- British Airline Pilots Association
United Kingdom.
- British Precision Pilots
Association The Association exists to promote high standards of
airmanship, especially in VFR navigation and landing skills. They encourage
new PPL holders to take part in competitions.
- California Pilots Association An
all-volunteer, public benefit corporation dedicated to saving California's
airports.
- Canadian Owners and Pilots
Association COPA is the recognized voice of general aviation in Canada.
- Canadian Seaplane Pilots
Association The CSPA web site includes information on seaplane flying,
safety issues, trips and events, members' news, and a photo gallery.
- Caribbean Air Line Pilots'
Association A forum to present different views of the Member Associations
on matters of common interest and concern.
- The Coalition of Airline Pilots
Association CAPA is a trade association comprised of over 22,000
professional pilots. The Coalition's purpose is to address safety, security,
legislative and regulatory issues affecting the professional flight deck crew
member on matters of common interest to the individual member unions.
- The Deaf Pilots Association Deaf
and hard of hearing people have flown airplanes solo in the United States,
Canada and some other countries. Learn how they won their wings without
having to use the radio or join them as a member.
- EEA Warbirds of America This
division of the Experimental Aircraft Association is a family of owners,
pilots, and enthusiasts of "warbirds," or ex-military aircraft.
- European Cockpit Association
The ECA is an association for European professional flight crew.
- European Sport Pilot Association
The ESPA is the premier organiser of international air races in Europe.
- Félag íslenskra atvinnuflugmanna (FIA)
(Iceland).
- Helicopter Engineers & Pilots Association,
Canada HEPAC is a professional, non-profit association whose mission is
to promote the professionalism and integrity of the Canadian helicopter
industry. HEPAC acts as a strong, organized, and effective voice for Canadian
engineers and pilots looking for constructive change and positive, proactive
solutions to help make the industry the best it can be, now and for the
future.
- Hellenic American Pilots Association
An organization dedicated to addressing the needs of the Greek American
aviation community and all Greek Americans interested in aviation.
- I Fly America Association The
IFA is an association for pilots, aircraft owners, and others. Free benefits
include insurance, destinations, and medical info, an airshow calendar, travel
and magazine discounts, pilot credit card.
- Flying for everyone The site
is administrated by Elektrenai microlight club and is an official site of
Lithuanian Ultralight Pilots Federation. The site is in Lithuanian language,
though everyone would understand links to videos and photos of the Lithuanian
landscape.
- International Association of Natural Resources
Pilots The IANRP is a group of pilots who utilize aircraft in the field
of renewable resources, including forestry, wildlife, and fisheries
applications, as well as the enforcement of natural resource regulations.
- International Council of Aircraft Owner
and Pilot Associations IAOPA has represents international general
aviation for 51 autonomous, nongovernmental, national general aviation
organizations.
- International Federation of Air Line
Pilots Associations Founded in 1948, the IFALPA is a worldwide Federation
of national pilots’ associations representing the interests of airline pilots
at all levels within the industry.
- Irish Airline Pilots Association
Ireland.
- Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association
MAPA is a service and support organization for owners and operators of all
models of Mooney aircraft.
- The National Broadcast Pilots
Association An organization of pilots flying for both television and radio
committed to furthering safety through communication. Members, pictures,
newsletter, articles.
- National Gay Pilots Association
Providing an affirming social and professional network.
- The Ninety-Nines, Inc. An
international organization of almost 7,000 licensed women pilots from 35
countries. Greater
Pittsburgh Chapter
- Norsk Flygeerforbund Norway.
- Piedmont Silver Eagles,
Inc. A site for former pilots of Piedmont Airlines. The Piedmont Silver
Eagles Charitable Funds, Inc. includes a humanitarian fund, a scholarship
fund, and a fund to promote Aviation Career Days for children.
- Pilots World - Flying
Associations A large list of links to flying associations.
- The Popular Flying Association An
association for amateur aircraft builders that seeks to reduce aircraft
ownership and operating costs, encourages group ownership, and encourages the
design, construction, and operation of light aircraft.
- Red River Valley Fighter
Pilots Association Vets organization.
- Retired Airline Pilots of
Canada (RAPCAN) - Pilots Associations Links to pilot associations.
- Seaplane Pilots Association The
SPA represents members on seaplane access issues and provides other member
benefits. Bi-monthly magazine Water Flying, water landing directory, news and
events, insurance program.
- Sindicato Español de Pilotos de Líneas
aéreas (Spain).
- Sindicato dos Pilotos da Aviação Civil
(Portugal).
- Sport Aviation Association
The SAA is a grass-roots type of organization that promotes building and
restoring aircraft of all types, and flying and enjoying them with those
having similar interests.
- Suomen Liikkennelentäjäliitto
Finland.
- Syndicat national de Pilotes de Ligne
France.
- Texas Pilots Association A
grass roots organization designed to promote the needs and rights of the
general aviation pilot.
- Ultralight Pilots Association of Canada
UPAC speaks for Canadian ultralight aviation interests in discussions with the
federal government, and is committed to protecting the rights and privileges
of all ultralight pilots and owners. Calendar, classifieds, forums, pictures,
reviews.
- US Airways Pilots Web Site
News and press releases, aviation graphics, legislative affairs.
- U.S. Association of Flying Clubs
Formed to strengthen the community of pilots flying in organized clubs
throughout North America.
- Vereinigung Cockpit Germany.
- Vereinigung des Cockpitpersonals der
Swissair Switzerland.
- Vereniging van nederlandse
Verkeervliegers Netherlands.
Recreational, Homebuilt, and Experimental Aircraft
Organizations
- Experimental Aircraft Association
Activities at the local, regional, and national levels. Links to fly-in
pages, other aviation pages.
- EAA Chapter Websites A list of
all the Chapter Websites.
- EAA Chapter 9 A membership
organization of about 100 sport aviation enthusiasts in Central Ohio. Monthly
meetings provide a social, educational, recreational, or entertaining program
for members and their guests. They sponsor Young Eagle Rallies to provide
free introductory Flights to young persons ages 8 to 17 years of age. They
also sponsor Aviation Explorer Post 2009.
- EAA Chapter 1118 In Bladenboro,
North Carolina.
- EAA Chapter 1167 Located on Green Sea
Airport (S79) in Green Sea, South Carolina, with a field elevation of 95 ft.
MSL. The Chapter meets the third Saturday of each month at the Green Sea
hangar at Green Sea Airport. All members and guests are welcome and
encouraged to attend.
- EAA Warbird Squadron No.9 A
chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association's Warbirds of America group
with members on both the Canadian and United States side of the Niagara
Frontier.
- EAS Experimental Aviation of
Switzerland The EAS facilitates the construction of amateur built
aircraft in Switzerland by providing technical and administrative support.
- Experimental Aviation of Switzerland
News, events, builder's corner, pilot's corner, member projects.
- Experimental Soaring Association ESA
(formerly the Sailplane Homebuilders Association) was formed in 1979 by a
group of pilots, designers, and craftsmen, and has been energetically active
ever since. The purpose of the ESA/SHA and its Workshops is to encourage the
design and construction of sailplanes which optimize performance and safety.
- International Seawind Pilots
Association An organization of pilots, builders, and admirers of the
Seawind amphibian.
- The Netherlands Society of Amateur
Aircraft builders NVAV represents the homebuilt aircraft movement in the
Netherlands, organizes monthly meetings, produces the magazine Profiel.
- The Popular Flying Association An
association for amateur aircraft builders that seeks to reduce aircraft
ownership and operating costs, encourages group ownership, and encourages the
design, construction, and operation of light aircraft.
- Popular Rotorcraft Association Homebuilt
gyroplanes and helicopters.
- The Replica Fighters Association
A non-profit forum for individuals interested in the replication of military
aircraft.
- Sport Aircraft Association New Zealand
SAANZ supports builders of homebuilt and experimental aircraft in New Zealand.
Safety & Security Organizations
- AOPA Air Safety Foundation The ASF
is dedicated to making flying easier and safer for general aviation pilots.
The Web site, free seminars, research, and safety education are funded by
safety-minded pilots who make tax-deductible contributions for the benefit of
all pilots.
- Australian Aviation Psychology
Association AAvPA's primary objectives are to promote the exchange of
information and advancement of knowledge in the fields of aviation psychology
and human factors.
- Australian Transport Safety Bureau
The ATSB contributes to transport safety by independently investigating,
analysing and openly reporting on transport safety matters. All ATSB
investigations are ‘no blame' - the emphasis is on learning to improve future
safety. The ATSB is responsible for the independent investigation of
accidents and incidents involving civil aircraft in Australia. All accidents
and incidents related to flight safety in Australia or by Australian operators
must be reported to the ATSB.
- AviAssist Foundation The website
of the regional affiliate of the Flight Safety Foundation for East and
Southern Africa. AviAssist identifies threats to aviation safety, analyses
the problems, and works on practical solutions to them.
- Aviation Safety Alliance
A not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to enhancing public
understanding of the high safety standards and strong safety record of the
commercial and general aviation industry. Founded in 1998, the Alliance is a
resource for journalists, policy makers and the public at large.
- Aviation Safety
Institute A non-profit aviation safety research center with headquarters
in Worthington, Ohio that studies an overlooked area of aviation safety:
operational incidents which but for one or more missing links would be
accidents.
- Eurocontrol (European Organisation
for the Safety of Air Navigation) This civil and military organisation
currently numbers 33 Member States, has as its primary objective the
development of a seamless, pan-European Air Traffic Management (ATM) system.
- Flight Safety Foundation An
independent, nonpolitical, nonprofit, international organization offering an
objective view of aviation safety developments. Special reports,
publications, seminar calendars and other useful information.
- International Airborne Geophysics Safety
Association The IAGSA promotes the safe operation of helicopters and
fixed-wing aircraft on airborne geophysical surveys.
- International Aviation Safety
Association A nonprofit, self-funded, aviation safety organization
established shortly after the crash of Swissair Flight 111 on 2 September 1998
in Nova Scotia Canada. They address aviation safety issues, with aircraft
wiring of primary focus.
- The International Federation of
Airworthiness The IFA is an organisation dedicated to improving aviation
safety by increasing international communication awareness and co-operation on
all aspects of airworthiness, particularly continuing airworthiness.
- Maintenance And Ramp Safety Society
MARSS is a non-profit society dedicated to reducing aviation human error.
- National Air Disaster
Alliance/Foundation A non-profit organization with a mission to raise the
standard of safety, security, survivability, and support through the
constructive communications with all levels of government, departments,
agencies, airline operators, manufacturers and industry associations. The ADA
seeks to inform the flying public on critical issues, and advocate for
legislation and reform.
- National
Aviation Safety Foundation This support group seeks to enhance aviation
safety through educational programs at designated U.S. facilities. In
cooperation with the FAA, they provide support for projects like the FAA
Production Studios in Lakeland, perform safety seminars, and provide a wide
dissemination of safety related information to all interested parties.
- National Safe Skies Alliance (Safe
Skies) A non-profit association serving aviation by providing impartial and
effective testing and evaluation of safety and security devices and systems.
Funding is provided by its member institutions and by the
Transportation Security Administration.
- Parasail Safety Council A complete
information guide to the sport of ParaSailing. Video collection, news media,
pictures, reviews, private interviews, celebrity participants, photo
presentations, demo tapes. This not-for-profit organization is dedicated to
raising the safety standards of commercial parasailing with a focus on
education, certification, and self-regulation.
- Registered Traveler
Interoperability Consortium The RTIC was formed by a group of airports to
establish common business rules and technical standards to create a Registered
Traveler program.
- SAFE Association A
non-profit professional association dedicated to ensuring personal safety and
protection in land, sea, air, and space environments.
- The Secure ID Coalition
An affiliation of companies providing digital security solutions for
identification documents, including contactless smart cards. Their mission is
to promote the understanding and appropriate use of smart card technology to
achieve enhanced security for ID management systems while maintaining user
privacy.
Sporting Bodies
- The Aero Club of Canada
- The Aero Club of South Africa
The designated controlling body for all sport aviation in the Republic.
- Australian Sports Rotorcraft Association
The ASRA a national sport and recreational association, representing people
with an interest in gyroplanes in both Government regulations and sporting
matters.
- The Australian Ultralight
Federation Information, links, photo album, magazine.
- Auxiliary-powered
Sailplane Association A non-profit organization founded to encourage the
design, development and safe use of self-launching and sustainer engine
sailplanes to advance the art of soaring.
- Aviation Society of Ireland
Fostering of interest in and education on, aviation matters in Ireland.
- British Aerobatic Association
Established to promote and encourage aerobatic flying, encourage communication
between aerobatic pilots and other enthusiasts, provide assistance and
guidance in aerobatic training, and represent the interests and express the
needs of those involved in aerobatics in international competition, National
and domestic competitions, and aerobatic training.
- Danish Ultralight Flying Association
Good information for Danish and other enthusiasts. This site also edits the
"Top 500 Ultralight Links" list.
- Deutscher Aero Club eV (DAeC)
- Europe Air Sports The
association co-ordinating European regulatory matters for National Aero Clubs
and Associations, Members of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI),
and Member States of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC).
- European Civil Aviation Conference
- Experimental Aircraft Association
Activities at the local, regional, and national levels. Links to fly-in
pages, other aviation pages.
- Experimental Balloon and
Airship Association Located at the Airship and Blimp Besources site.
- Fédération Aéronautique Inernationale
A non-governmental and non-profit making international organization with the
basic aim of furthering aeronautical and astronautical activities worldwide.
News, info, contacts, membership, links.
Air Sports International magazine available on the Web.
- FAI International Gliding
Commission The IGC is responsible for all airsports involving gliders and
motor gliders with the exception of aerobatics.
- Federation Francaise de Vol a Voile
French soaring association.
- Gliding Federation of Australia
Links, news, info, downloads.
- Hang Gliding Federation of Australia
The HGFA is a sporting body that administers paragliding, weightshift
microlights, and hang gliding under the regulations laid down by the Civil Air
Safety Authority.
- International Aerobatic Club A Division
of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. Membership is open to all who
are interested in aviation.
- Royal Aero Club Records Racing and
Rally Association Events calendar, gallery, the chanpionship, rules.
- The Royal Aero Club of the United
Kingdom The national co-ordinating body for all competitive and
recreational air sport in the United Kingdom.
- Royal New Zealand Aero Club
Dedicated to promoting aviation in New Zealand. Its 50 member Aero Clubs'
activities include: recreational flying; competition flying - life raft
dropping, navigation, circuits, formation, aerobatics, etc.; national and
international record flying; junior sport participation - the Young Eagles
programme; charter and scenic flights, ambulance, Coastguard and search &
rescue flights and more; professional flight training from beginner to
airline.
- South African Power Flying Association
The controlling body for competitive sport flying events (including Rally and
Precision Flying and Air Racing) in South Africa. Also represents general
aviation pilots and recreational flying in South Africa.
- Sport Aircraft Association New Zealand
SAANZ supports builders of homebuilt and experimental aircraft in New Zealand.
Trade and Professional Organizations
- Advisory Council for Aeronautics
Research in Europe ACARE aims to develop and maintain a Strategic
Research Agenda (SRA) for aeronautics in Europe that will influence all
European stakeholders in the planning of research programmes, particularly
national and EU programmes, in line with the Vision 2020 and the goals it
identifies.
- Aerospace Industries Association
AIA is the trade association representing the manufacturers of commercial,
military, and business aircraft, helicopters, aircraft engines, missiles,
spacecraft, and related components and equipment.
- Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
AIAC is the national trade organization of Canada's aerospace manufacturing
and service sector, with a mission to enhance the competitiveness of the
Canadian aerospace industry through cooperative efforts among AIAC member
companies, and direct contact with governments.
- The Air and Expedited Motor Carriers
Association AEMCA’s mission is to provide the framework for member
networking, education, and inter-association relations.
- The Air Taxi Association The ATXA
mission is to "speed the adoption of the air taxi model so that more
businesses, individuals, and communities of all sizes can enjoy the benefits
of direct, personal flights."
- Air Traffic Control Association Inc.
- Air Traffic Control Employees' Association
ATCEA is the international educational and fraternal society of Air Traffic
Control professionals. Live chat and other ATC resources.
- Air Traffic Controllers' Guild (India)
A great home page for Indian Air Traffic Controllers, and those looking to
become an ATC in India.
- Air Transport Action Group An
independent coalition of organisations from throughout the air transport
industry which have united to press for economically beneficial aviation
capacity improvements in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Air Transport Association The ATA
is a trade organization for the principal U.S. airlines.
- ATA e-Business Program This program
allows the global commercial aviation industry to collaborate to create
standards for information exchange. Participants include airlines, aerospace
manufacturers, distributors, repair agencies, software providers and
consultants who jointly develop a variety of standards used to make
information exchange easier and more efficient. (Spec 2000, iSpec 2200, CSDD,
ATA Data Model.)
- Air Transport Association of Canada The
ATAC supports members in the pursuit of a safe, world-leading and competitive
Canadian air transport industry.
- Airborne Law Enforcement Association
News, events, files, conferencing.
- Aircraft Electronics Association
Information, educational foundation, news magazine, jobs, links.
- Airforwarders Association
Dedicated to the support and advancement of the airfreight forwarding
community.
- Airline Dispatchers Federation
Organization for the airline dispatcher profession.
- American Society of Travel Agents
An association of travel agents and suppliers.
- American Bar
Association's Air & Space Law Forum Created to provide information in the
aviation arena. The forum has over 1,500 members representing all areas of
air and space law including airlines, airports, labor, financial committees,
the FAA, DOT, and NASA, and includes lawyers practicing in corporate,
litigation and antitrust areas. The forum holds educational programs and
workshops each year along with its Annual Conference, and publishes a
quarterly newsletter, The Air and Space Lawyer. See the Law of Air & Space
page at the
LawResearch site for many links to resources at governments, journals and
publications, professional organizations and associations, and legal search
sites.
- American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics A society serving the aerospace profession with the primary
purpose to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics and
astronautics and to foster and promote the professionalism of those engaged in
these pursuits.
- AMTSociety An affinity group
that brings together aircraft maintenance professionals for benefits to
include online IA renewals, AMT magazine subscription, free industry show
passes, monthly prizes and awards, and more.
- ASDNet The Aviation/Space and
Defense Division of American Society for Quality
is devoted to quality related activities as they involve the aviation, space,
and defense industries.
- Association of British Travel Agents
A UK trade association for tour operators and travel agents.
- Association of Corporate Travel Executives
Representing the specialized travel interests of corporate purchasers and
travel service suppliers.
- Association of Professional Interline
Travel Agencies APITA is an international, non-profit interline travel
trade association comprised of various interline agencies that are committed
to growing and enhancing the interline tourism business, while safeguarding
the traveling interliner (airline employee).
- The Association for Unmanned Vehicle
Systems International AUVSI has over 2,000 members in more than 20
countries in government, industry, and the academic community promoting the
advancement of Unmanned Vehicle System technologies. AUVSI is a professional
organization committed to fostering, developing, and enhancing Unmanned
Vehicle Systems and related technologies by presenting and promoting UVS
technology, applications, benefits, and information to the user community,
general public, academia, and government decision-makers.
- Atlanta Air Cargo Association
An organization of Atlanta, Georgia air cargo firms, including Certified Air
Carriers, Air Freight Forwarders, IATA Agents, Air/Truck Motor Carriers, ACI
Pickup and Delivery Contractors, Customs Brokers, Warehouse Operators, and
Allied Services,
- Australian Aviation Council AUSAC
represents all sectors of the Australian aviation industry.
- Aviation Crime Prevention Institute A
non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of aviation related crime
through education of the aviation industry worldwide, cooperation between the
Aviation Industry and Law Enforcement Agencies, and communication of
information and security procedures to all.
- Aviation Industry Association of New
Zealand The AIA represents the diverse interests of commercial aviation
on issues including safety, business sustainability and industry standards and
rules.
- Aviation Suppliers Association
ASA is a not-for-profit trade association, representing companies that buy and
sell aircraft parts. ASA focuses on regulatory and legal matters that affect
the aviation parts supply industry. Member companies include distributors,
suppliers, surplus sales organizations, repair stations, manufacturers, air
carriers, and other companies that provide a service to the aviation parts
supply industry.
- Aviation Working Group A
not-for-profit legal entity comprising major aviation manufacturers, leasing
companies, and financial institutions. AWG seeks to contribute to the
development of policies, laws, regulations, and rules that facilitate advanced
international aviation financing and leasing.
- The Baltic Air Charter Association
BACA is a British professional body representing the interests of commercial
aviation companies, particularly in the aircharter industries and markets.
Members include airbrokers, charter airlines, airports, business aircraft
operators, freight forwarders, consultants and others.
- British Business & General Aviation
Association BBGA is the UK's national trade body representing companies
operating and trading in the General and Business Aviation industry.
- California Alliance for Advanced
Transportation Systems CAATS is a partnership of transportation and
technology executives throughout California from government and industry with
the goal to accelerate the deployment of technology in the transportation
network to the benefit of travelers.
- Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation
CANSO, founded in 1998 as a not-for-profit organization, is the trade
association and the global voice of air navigation services companies and
organizations when many governments were in the process of moving the
responsibility for the provision of air navigation services from civil service
departments to outside organizations. It represents the interests of air
navigation service providers worldwide with a view to ensuring the safe,
efficient and cost-effective operation of many thousands of civil, private and
military aircraft throughout the world.
- The Commercial Aviation Association of
Southern Africa CAASA is a professional association, who's membership is
directed to persons engaged in commercial aviation, those who have a
commercial intrest in aviation, and those aith an enterprise allied to the
commercial aviation industry.
- Dangerous Goods Logistics Network A
global alliance of leading, independently owned and operated logistics
companies specializing in the transportation of Dangerous Goods and Hazmat -
worldwide.
- Enviro.aero An initiative of the
commercial aviation industry seeking to provide information on industry
measures underway to limit the impact of aviation on the environment.
Enviro.aero has created a YouTube
site where you can watch videos related to aviation and the environment.
- Eurocontrol The European
Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation serves air traffic in Europe,
ensuring safety, fluidity and economy for all airspace users, and developing
European solutions to common problems.
- European Airshow Council
Providing a forum for key players to formulate ideas, define good practice,
and discuss all matters relating to the airshow entertainment business within
Europe and confining regions.
- European Association of Aerospace
Industries AECMA represents the aerospace industry in Europe in all
matters of common interest, with the objective of enhancing the competitive
development of the sector.
- European Aviation Suppliers Association
Formed to give the aviation suppliers a voice within the industry to enable
them to have a say on airworthiness and quality matters which affect their
business.
- European Business Aviation Association
EBAA’s vision is to be the effective force for enhancing the unique
transportation resources that Business Aviation provides to European commerce.
- European Civil Aviation Conference
As an inter-governmental organization, the ECAC’s aim is to promote the
development of a safe, efficient, and sustainable European air transport
system by harmonizing civil aviation policies and practices amongst its Member
States and promoting understanding on policy matters between Member States and
other parts of the world.
- European Composites Industry Association
RASI seeks to promote an understanding of the critical role that regional
aircraft play in U.S. commercial aviation and the essential air service they
offer to the traveling public. Information about the industry and it's
history, aircraft performance, carriers, air service, and airports.
- European Federation of Air Line
Dispatchers Associations
- Farnborough Aerospace Consortium The
Consortium brings together aerospace companies located in Southern England to
enable each to be more competitive through improved marketing, sharing of best
practice, access to current research and collective action.
- Freedom to Fly A lobby group
that includes many UK airlines.
- General Aviation Manufacturers Association
A trade group representing U.S. makers of general aviation aircraft, engines,
avionics and other equipment.
- German Aerospace Industries Association
The BDLI (Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie e.V.)
represents the economic, technological, and research and development interests
of its members in the Government, Parliament, media, and general public.
- German Airline Dispatchers' Association
- Global Logistics Network, Inc. GLN
is a international professional alliance of independently owned and operated
companies that specialize in the logistics industry, including freight
forwarders, transportation intermediaries, and associated companies working
together in a network environment.
- Groupement des Industries Françaises
Aéronautiques et Spatiales (French Aerospace Industries Association)
GIFAS has almost 200 members, from major prime contractors and system
suppliers to small specialist companies.
- Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators
Established to maintain the highest standards of air safety through the
promotion of good airmanship among pilots and navigators, to maintain a
liaison with all Authorities connected with licensing, training and
legislation affecting pilot or navigator whether private, professional, civil
or military.
- The Guild of Air Traffic Control Officers
GATCO is an independent professional organisation which exists to promote
honourable practice and the highest standards in all aspects of aviation.
- Guild of Aviation Artists The Guild
was formed in 1971 and is recognised as a premier society for the promotion of
aviation art. It brings together the worlds of art and aviation in a common
interest group and stages exhibitions and events throughout the UK.
- Guild of Business Travel Agents
Representation and active crusading on behalf of the business traveller
community as a whole, and acting to create the profession of "business travel
management."
- Icelandic Airline Dispatcher
Association
- The International Air Cargo Association
TIACA is a worldwide organization which brings together the air logistics
industry for progress and growth in world trade and economic development.
Members include air and surface carriers, forwarders, shippers, vendors,
manufacturers, airports, countries, financial institutions and consultants.
- International Air Carriers Organisation
A non-profit organization with the aim of developing air travel through the
promotion of charter flights worldwide.
- International Air Rail Organisation
IARO spreads world-class best practice and good workable ideas among people
interested in rail links to airports.
- International Aviation Fire Protection
Association The IAFPA is a non-profit association whose mission is to
promote better international understanding of issues and concerns related to
aircraft rescue and fire fighting, airport facilities fire protection and
aircraft passenger fire safety.
- International Aviation Ground Support
Association The IAGSA was formed by manufacturers and suppliers of
aviation ground support equipment.
- International Aviation Handlers'
Association The IAHA was established as a forum for the world’s major
ground handling companies, a talking shop, representing the industry
worldwide.fo
- International Civil Aviation Organization
ICAO was established in 1944 to develop international aviation.
- International Council of the Aeronautical
Sciences The I.C.A.S. is a non-government, non-profit making, scientific
organization established to encourage the free interchange of information on
aeronautical subjects.
- International Federation of Air Line
Dispatchers’ Associations IFALDA is an international organization
comprised of the various Aircraft Dispatcher / Flight Operations Officer
associations that have formed throughout the world.
- International Federation of Air Traffic
Controllers Association IFATCA is the non-political and non-industrial
world professional organisation representing approximately 40,000 air traffic
controllers in more than 100 countries. The mission of the Federation is to
protect and safeguard the interests of the air traffic control profession.
- International Federation of Air Traffic
Safety Electronics Association The IFATSEA was formed to promote safety,
efficiency and regularity in international air navigation, to assist and
secure development and professional efficiency among Air Traffic Services
Electronics personnel, and to protect and safeguard collective professional
interests of Air Traffic Services personnel.
- The International Society of Transport
Aircraft Trading Founded to foster and promote interest in aeronautics,
and provide a forum for communication among those involved in aviation and
supporting industries who operate, manufacture, maintain, sell, purchase,
finance, lease, appraise, insure or otherwise engage in activities related to
transport category aircraft. ISTAT arranges lectures, demonstrations, and
national and international conventions and exhibitions.
- Kenya International
Freight & Warehousing Association
- Miami Maintenance Management Council
Association of aviation companies dedicated to quality control and maintenance
issues and regulations.
- National Aeronautic Association The
NAA is the oldest national aviation organization in the United States and is
dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport, and science of aviation in the
US. The NAA is the record-keeper for United States aviation.
- National Air Traffic Controllers
Association
- National Air Transportation
Association The NATA mission is to enhance the safety and quality of
service provided the flying public by assisting aviation businesses in the
education and training of their employees.
- National Aircraft Finance Association
NAFA s a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the general welfare of
individuals and organizations providing aircraft financing and loans secured
by aircraft; to improve the industry's service to the public; to work with
government agencies to foster a greater understanding of member's needs.
- National Aircraft Resale
Association A professional trade association for dealers and brokers of
pre-owned aircraft.
- The National Agricultural Aviation
The NAAA is the voice of the aerial application industry.
- National Business Aviation Association,
Inc. A trade association founded to represent and protect the interests
of business aviation companies that own or operate general aviation aircraft.
- National Business Travel Association
The NBTA represents over 2,400 corporate travel managers and travel service
providers, and is committed to the professional development of its members,
It offers educational and training opportunities, and is a source for
information on the business travel industry.
- National Consortium for Aviation Mobility
NCAM is a nonprofit organization studying and developing new uses for the
nation's tiniest airports and for small jets with NASA.
- Netherlands Airport Technology group
N.A.T. is an association of Dutch manufacturing and service suppliers of
airport technology and equipment.
- Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers
Association Featuring air traffic control publications, the latest
aviation news in Nigeria, aviation institutions, directories, and links to air
traffic control stories globally to keep members well informed.
- North West Aerospace Alliance
The NWAA is an industry-led alliance dedicated to promoting aerospace in
Northwestern England.
- Northern Ireland Aerospace Consortium
NIAC was established in May 1998 and brings together Northern Ireland's
aerospace capability.
- Ohio Aerospace Institute A private
non-profit corporation that brings together businesses, universities, and
government agencies with the goal to create, integrate, apply and communicate
aerospace knowledge.
- Ontario Aerospace Council
Representing the aerospace community in Ontario, Canada.
- The Pacific Asia Travel Association
PATA is an authority on Pacific Asia travel and tourism and provides
marketing, research, and educational opportunities to a membership of
government tourist offices, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tour operators
and related companies. PATA's mission is to enhance the growth, value and
quality of Pacific Asia travel and tourism for the benefit of its membership.
- Panhellenic Electronic Engineers Union
of Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority A scientific and professional union
of the Air Traffic Control Safety Elelectronic Engineers of the Hellenic Civil
Aviation Authority, supporting all the Greek air space and based in Athens.
- The Parachute Industry Association The
PIA is comprised of companies and individuals seeking to improve business
opportunities in this segment of aviation, and pursues technical, safety, and
promotional projects that benefit its members and the industry it serves.
- Polish Airline Dispatchers
Association
- Royal Aeronautical Society A
multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace
community.
- Professional Women Controllers, Inc.
PWC is an association of air traffic control specialists (both men and
women). While membership is predominantly composed of controllers within the
USA, the international membership base is expanding. The webpage is used to
facilitate the networking of persons in the air traffic control professional
field, both within and outside the United States, and to keep members informed
on issues, career opportunities, and activities.
- Remote Control Aerial Photography
Association A professional association of dedicated remote control aerial
photographers. RCAPA provides operational safety guidelines, best business
practices, networking and new technology information.
- RTCA A private not-for-profit
organization that addresses requirements and technical concepts for aviation.
RTCA recommends standards and provides guidance documents that focus on the
application of electronics technology to implement new or modified concepts
and to satisfy related requirements.
- Scandinavian Airline Dispatchers'
Association Denmark
- Smart Skies This national
campaign is led by the airlines of the Air Transport Association, and
advocates modernization of the U.S. air traffic control system (ATC) and its
funding mechanisms.
- Society of Aerospace Communicators An
international membership organization open to aerospace journalists, public
relations personnel and other aerospace media professionals.
- The Society of British Aerospace
Companies Ltd. The SBAC is the national trade association of the UK
aerospace industry and represents the interests of over 400 companies.
Organiser of the biennial Farnborough
International exhibition.
-
Swiss Aeronautical Industries Group These companies produce instruments
and special components for the aeronautical industry, and they are partners in
cell construction and engine technology.
- Swiss Airline Dispatchers' Association
- Tennessee Aviation Association
TAA encourages aviation businesses within the state to do business with each
other whenever possible and assists in attracting new aviation industry to
Tennessee. A basic priority of the association is to serve as a catalyst to
coalesce the broad spectrum of avation interests within the state of Tennessee
for the benefit of the entire industry and those it serves.
- Transatlantic Secure Collaboration Program
TSCP is a group of 7 aerospace and defense companies, along with 4 governments
working together to provide a common language of business for secure
collaboration in the aerospace and defense industries.
- UkrAvia Association
A voluntary union of the state and private enterprises and organizations
engaged in international cooperation on the development of general aviation in
the Ukraine.
- United States Aerospace Industry
Representatives in Europe USAIRE is an association of American and
European member companies focused on aerospace and advanced technologies. The
Association provides for networking and building professional relationships
among American and European corporations and government representatives.
- The Washington Aviation
Association A non-profit coalition of aviation businesses formed to
promote the growth and needs of the industry.
- World Airline Entertainment Association
A worldwide network of inflight entertainment/communications professionals.
- World Cargo Alliance A
network of independent air and ocean forwarders. The site is a bit browser
sensitive: it prefers I.E. and popups need to be enabled.
Training and Education Organizations
- The Aerospace Education Alliance A
national alliance for aviation and space education.
- Aerospace Education Foundation The AEF
vision is to educate America's youth in math and the sciences to help keep
America's edge in aerospace technology. An Air
Force Association educational affiliate.
- The Air League British
organization that promotes education and training, effective airpower, civil
aviation policies, and general aviation.
- Association of Aerospace Universities
The AAU is a focus for activities in the higher education sector relating to
UK aerospace and supports industry through the provision of world class
education, research, and consultancy.
- Aviation Industry CBT Committee AICC
is an international association of technology-based training professionals.
The AICC develops guidelines for aviation industry in the development,
delivery, and evaluation of CBT (Computer-Based Training) and related training
technologies.
- Aviation Technician Education Council
ATEC is an organization of Federal Aviation Administration approved Aviation
Maintenance Technician schools and supporting industries.
- Council on Aviation
Accreditation The CAA advances quality aviation education worldwide
through accreditation and leadership. It's goals are to stimulate collegiate
aviation program excellence and self improvement, establish uniform minimum
educational quality standards, and to increase the credibility, integrity, and
acceptance of collegiate aviation programs within institutions of higher
education.
- Foundation of Students in
Airplane Development, Manufacturing, and Management Organization of Dutch
students building aeroplanes.
- The Greater Houston Association of Flight
Instructors News and commentary on the Association and its activities,
the Flight Instructor Renewal Clinic (FIRC) programs and venues, downloadable
copies of FIRC presentations, and a flight instructor "Yellow Pages" where
Association members may advertise their flight instructor programs and
specialties.
- National Association of Flight
Instructors A non-profit national organization dedicated to raising and
maintaining the professional standing of the flight instructor and the flight
instruction community.
- National Aviation and Space Education
Alliance Formed to enhance the work of state aviation and space education
councils and related organizations by improving communications among them and
by developing mutual support programs. Site includes links to State aviation
education councils.
- National Coalition for
Aviation Education The NCAE represents government, industry, and labor:
united to promote aviation education activities and resources, increase public
understanding of aviation, and support educational initiatives at the local,
state, and national levels.
- The National Intercollegiate Flying
Association NIFA is an association of colleges and universities who are
directly involved in some form of aviation education or who have a student
group on campus with aviation interests.
- The North American Trainer
Association An independent, non-profit corporation dedicated to the
restoration, preservation and safe flying of all North American Aviation built
trainer aircraft (AT-6, SNJ, Harvard, NA-64, T-28, TF-51, TB-25).
- University Aviation Association A
non-profit organization that represents institutions, corporations, faculty
and students, and individuals interested in developing and promoting
collegiate aviation.
Air Travel Organizations
- Air Travelers
Association A membership organization focusing on the air travel issues
of safety, security, savings, and service. Membership benefits include a
newsletter, the Airline Safety Report Card, personal safety consultations, and
discount travel.
- Discover America Partnership
The goal of this travel industry group is to strengthen America’s image around
the globe and ease the process for foreigners entering the U.S. while
maintaining security interests. Instead of driving foreign visitors away,
America should work to welcome them, provide a good experience, and positively
influence the perception of visiting the U.S. Former DHS Secretary Tom Ridge
has joined Partnership.
- Electronic Union of Travel Industry
EUOTI is a multinational union created by travel and tourism experts and
consultants specialized in E-marketing business. It provides full protection
and support for E-tourism and travel service providers (organizations and
individuals) and helps them to show and promote their own product.
- The International Airlines Travel Agent
Network IATAN is a not-for profit service organization that assists
travel agents in meeting and maintaining a set of standards that are of value
to airlines, the agency community, and consumers.
- International Federation for IT and Travel
& Tourism An independent global community for the discussion, exchange,
and development of knowledge about the use and impact of new information and
communication technologies (ICTs) in the travel and tourism industry.
Unions and Employee Groups
- Air Logistics Aircrew Union Official
home page.
- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal
Association The AFMFA is a craft-oriented independent aviation union for
maintenance technicians and related support personnel.
- Airline Dispatchers Federation
Organization for the airline dispatcher profession.
- Airline Employment Assistance Corps
Aerospace employment.
- Airline Pilots Association Information,
news releases, magazine, job opportunities, related links.
- Allied Pilots Association The
collective bargaining agent for American Airlines pilots.
- Association of Flight Attendants, AFL-CIO
A labor union organized by flight attendants for flight attendants to
negotiate better pay, benefits, working conditions, and work rules.
- Australian Federation of Air Pilots
A trade union and professional association for all air pilots in Australia.
Its role as a union to protect and improve conditions of employment of its
members.
- Boeing Machinists Union District
751.
- CivilAir Australia The
Australian Air Traffic Control Association, representing over 1100 ATCO's (Air
Traffic Controllers), TGOs (Target Generation Officers) and TFDCs (TAAATS
Flight Data Coordinators) and other support specialists.
- CUPE Airline Division The
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Canada's largest union, represents workers
in the public and private sectors, including public transportation. The
Airline Division of CUPE represents flight attendants working with airlines.
- Delta Air Line Pilots Association
Represents all of the Delta pilots on issues concerning flight operations,
negotiations, retirement, and benefits.
- International Association of Machinists
and Aerospace Workers The IAM.
- Leeward Islands Air Line Pilots'
Association LIALPA is a professional Association, actively and
democratically performing the role of a registered Trade Union in both Antigua
and Barbados, West Indies.
- National Air Traffic Controlers
Association The collective bargaining unit for the 14,000-plus air
traffic controllers serving the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Defense, and private sector.
- Professional Air Traffic Controllers
Organization PATCO is an independent labor union, certified by the NLRB,
and representing air traffic controllers in matters relating to wages, hours,
and other terms and conditions of employment. PATCO currently represents
contract tower controllers working for RVA, Midwest, and SERCO with tower
locations in New Jersey, Texas, Montana, Georgia, Connecticut, Indiana, and
Wisconsin. PATCO membership also includes hundreds of PATCO strikers.
- Professional Flight Attendants Association
Hotline, announcements, hot topics.
- Professional Pilots Federation The PPF
was incorporated in 1991, for the singular purpose of eliminating or amending
the Age 60 Rule.
- Security, Police, Fire Professionals of
America The SPFPA represents represents security police professionals,
including airport security workers.
- Society of Professional Engineering
Employees in Aerospace SPEEA represents the engineers, technical workers,
and other professional employees at The Boeing Company in Washington, Kansas,
Oregon, California, Florida, Texas and Utah.
SPEEA.NET is the unofficial journal for SPEEA members.
- Universal Federation of Travel Agents'
Associations UFTAA is a world body representing national travel agents'
associations in over 100 hundred countries.
- US Airline Pilots Association
USAPA represents the interests of the US Airways pilots.
- Vereinigung Cockpit The Lufthansa
union.
Women's Organizations
- Association for Women in Aviation
Maintenance AWAM is a nonprofit organization formed for the purpose of
championing women's professional growth and enrichment in the aviation
maintenance fields by providing opportunities for sharing information and
networking, education, fostering a sense of community and increasing public
awareness of women in the industry.
- Australian Women's Pilot's Association
Aims: to encourage women to gain flying licenses of all types, either as a
hobby or profession; maintain pilot networks in state and local areas where
women in aviation can meet and exchange information; promote training,
employment and careers in aviation; and assist in the future of aviation
through public interest, safety, and education.
- British Women Pilots Association
The BWPA exists to promote aviation, particularly to women.
- International Aviation Womens Association
The IAWA brings together women of achievement in the aviation industry and
promotes their advancement through the establishment of a worldwide network of
aviation professional contacts.
- New Zealand Association of Women in
Aviation An enthusiastic group that aims to foster friendship amongst
women interested in aviation through networking, meetings, rallies, and
newsletters.
- The Ninety-Nines, Inc. An
international organization of almost 7,000 licensed women pilots from 35
countries. Greater
Pittsburgh Chapter
- Professional Women Controllers, Inc.
PWC is an association of air traffic control specialists (both men and
women). While membership is predominantly composed of controllers within the
USA, the international membership base is expanding. The webpage is used to
facilitate the networking of persons in the air traffic control professional
field, both within and outside the United States, and to keep members informed
on issues, career opportunities, and activities.
- Tulsa Ninety-Nines The website of
the Tulsa Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization of
licensed women pilots from 35 countries with over 6,500 members.
- Women in Aviation, International
Established to encourage women to seek opportunities in aviation. Conference,
events, membership services, links to aviation pages.
- Women Soaring Pilots Association
This division of the Soaring Society of America
was founded to promote all aspects of soaring for women glider pilots.
Other Organizations
- Aerospace & Defense
Benchmarking Council The ADBC is an association of aerospace and defense
professionals within major corporations or governmental agencies. It provides
members with the opportunity to identify, document, and establish best
practices through benchmarking to increase value, efficiencies, and profits.
Membership is open to individuals employed as permanent employees of companies
in the aerospace and defense industries.
- Air Display Association Europe A
pan-European organisation whose members include the organisers of practically
all the major UK Airshows and a majority of those arranging smaller events.
Includes extensive list of European airshows.
- Air Transportation Research International
Forum ATRIF is a group of aviation industry strategic planners and
research analysts who review and debate topical issues at twice-yearly
meetings.
- Aircraft Fleet Recycling
Association AFRA is an international association that seeks to improve
aircraft industry sustainability through aging aircraft value improvement and
recycling.
- Airworthy.Org A privately owned
organization of experienced aviation professionals that assist others in
locating and obtaining airworthy related resources on the World Wide Web.
Includes resumes of US Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DAR's),
Designated Engineering Representatives (DER's), Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)
Mechanics and Inspection Authorization (IA) holders, reference data (CFR, FAA
Orders, and Advisory Circulars). Lots of information about the FAA and
regulatory issues.
- The Alliance for Aviation
Across America The AAAA opposes the FAA user fee proposal and is a
coalition of aviation enthusiasts and professionals, local airports, civic
organizations representing rural and agriculture voices, city, county and
state officials, economic development entities, non-profit organizations,
small and mid-size businesses and others dedicated to protecting small and
rural communities. They are also dedicated to properly modernizing America’s
air traffic control system to enhance safety, promote efficiency and expand
capacity in order to ensure all Americans have access to air transportation.
- The American Kitefliers Association
The largest association of kiters in the world, with over 4,000 members, in 35
countries. Their purpose is to educate the public in the art, history,
technology, and practice of building and flying kites - to advance the joys
and values of kiting in all nations.
- The American Society Of Aviation
Artists ASAA brings together persons who share a love of art and aviation
in an organization that challenges itself to the creation of works that are
unique to aviation and aerospace.
- ASTM International - Standards Worldwide
A standards development body providing technical standards to industry
worldwide, including aviation standards.
- Aviation Crime Prevention Institute, Inc.
A non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of aviation related
crime through education of the aviation industry worldwide, cooperation
between the aviation industry and law enforcement agencies, and communication
of information and security procedures to all.
- Aviation Health Institute A
non-profit organisation that promotes health and well being of airline
passengers worldwide. Includes a chart with economy/coach seat pitch by
airline, guidelines for physicians offering patient advice, health advice for
passengers, links related to aviation health.
- Center for Advanced Aviation System
Development CAASD is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC)
sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform essential
research and engineering functions.
- The British Columbia Aviation Council
The BCAC is a self-sustaining organization, with the mission to "promote the
safe and orderly development of aviation and aviation services in the Province
of British Columbia."
- The Coalition for Space
Exploration This collaborative effort between a number of aerospace
companies (Boeing, Lockheed martin, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Aerojet,
Raytheon, and others) has a mission to ensure the United States will remain a
leader in space, science, and technology.
- General Aviation Awareness Council
The UK General Aviation associations, supported by commercial and professional
bodies, have established this Council to try to ensure that GA activity in the
UK does not decline, and its expansion in business flying, pilot training,
sport, and recreation is publicly and privately encouraged.
- IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems
Society
- Inter-American Committee Against
Terrorism An Agency of the Organization of
American States (OAS), CICTE was created to exchange information between
national authorities, establishment a database of terrorism issues, assist in
drafting counterterrorism legislation, compile treaties and agreements,
enhance border cooperation and travel documentation security measures, and
develop activities for training and crisis management. The CICTE originated
with the Second Specialized Conference on Terrorism held in Mar del Plata,
Argentina on November 23-24, 1998.
- International Council of Air Shows
An association of air show producers, performers and support service
providers, ICAS was created in 1968 to safeguard and promote the interests of
air shows and air show professionals.
- International Society for
Aviation Photography ISAP provides an international forum for the art and
science of aviation photography, facilitating the exchange of aviation
photography ideas, technique, philosophy, and equipment. Perhaps most
importantly, it provides a mechanism for communication, education, and
friendship among its members.
- Manatoba Aviation Council
Promotes development and advancement of aviation in Manitoba.
- Middletown Aviation
Foundation The Foundation seeks to promote aviation in Southwest Ohio
through public outreach programs. It’s primary tool, the Wings of Freedom
Airshow, offers an opportunity to celebrate a rich aviation heritage.
- National Aviation Reporting Center For
Anomalous Phenomena NARCAP is a non-profit, scientific organization
dedicated to improving aviation safety related to unidentified aerial
phenomena (UAP) of all kinds. A secondary goal is to collect, analyze, and
report our most reliable scientific findings to the scientific community for
their continued study.
- National Institute for Aviation
Research NIAR supports the aviation industry through research and
development, education, testing, certification, and technology transfer.
Located at Wichita State University, Kansas.
- New Jersey Aviation Supporting
New Jersey General Aviation.
- Partners In Air Racing
A group of companies, race teams, and web site affiliates that strive to
promote the sport, spirit, and mass appeal of air racing.
- Scramble Home of the Dutch Aviation
Society, for the civil and military aviation enthusiast: the monthly magazine
"Scramble," spotter conventions, bus and air trips for aviation enthusiasts,
airshow information, airfield information for European spotters, Dutch civil
aircraft register.
- Ulster Aviation Society
Aviation enthusiast organization with monthly magazine, events.
- The United States Aerobatic
Foundation Established to provide funding, organization, and
administration to develop, support, and sustain competitive U.S Aerobatic
Teams for world competitions.
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