International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine

What International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine does

The International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine (IAASM) is a non-profit professional membership organization incorporated in New Zealand in 1955, dedicated to the promotion of new knowledge in aerospace medicine and to international cooperation among those working in education and research in the field. It serves aerospace medicine physicians, scientists, early-career trainees, and corporate members across more than 20 affiliated national societies, industry associations, and regulatory bodies on five continents. The Academy does not develop proprietary technology products; its core technology footprint is limited to its website (iaasm.org), social media presence on Twitter (@IAASM_ICASM) and LinkedIn, and online delivery channels for educational programming.

IAASM's product and service offering is centered on the annual International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine, recently rebranded as the International Congress of Aerospace Medicine (ICAM), which rotates geographically each year (Singapore in 2025, Istanbul scheduled for 2026). The 71st ICASM in Singapore in October 2025 attracted a record 640 registered participants and 133 scientific presentations, and was paired with the celebration of the Academy's Platinum Jubilee. Supplementary offerings include a Scholarship Programme awarding up to US$20,000 annually to young physicians undertaking aerospace medicine training, an online Postgraduate Course in Airline Medicine launched in 2026, webinars, and tiered membership categories (Academician, Associate, Affiliate with mentorship, and Corporate). Governance is provided by a Council and multiple subcommittees (Nominating, Selectors, Scholarship, Scientific, Corporate Membership), with a Secretary General (Dr Sally Evans) and a President (Dr Francisco Rios Tejada).

The Academy's revenue model rests on three streams: recurring membership dues across four tiers, professional services revenue from congress and event registration fees, and donations supporting scholarships. It markets and distributes its services through its annual rotating congress, email-based membership application, scholarship programme, and webinars. The organization is GDPR-compliant, has no disclosed headcount, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, no proprietary patents or trademarks, and no mobile or API products.

Name

International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine

Legal name

International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine

Website

https://iaasm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IAASM is a New Zealand–incorporated non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1955 that advances aerospace medicine worldwide through an annual rotating international congress, tiered membership, an annual scholarship of up to US$20,000, and online educational courses for physicians, scientists, and corporate members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Medicine Professional Association

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAFAO

Emerging Aviation Maintenance (UAS/Drone, eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Aviation Maintenance & Repair (AMT)

Keywords

• Aerospace medicine education
• Aviation medicine research
• Professional medical association
• Scientific congress services
• Medical scholarship programmes

Headquarters

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The Academy collects membership dues from Academicians, Associate Members, Affiliates, and Corporate Members. The application for membership should be sent by email to the Secretary General.
2. Congress and Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from the annual International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM) and other scientific events, including registration fees for delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors.
3. Donations: Donations are accepted to support the work of the Academy and are used for the educational benefit of scholars.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine (IAASM) is a non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1955 that advances the knowledge and practice of aviation and space medicine. Its core offerings include the annual International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM) / International Congress of Aerospace Medicine (ICAM) that rotates globally, an Aviation and Space Medicine Scholarship Programme awarding up to US$20,000 annually, a postgraduate course in Airline Medicine, and tiered membership programmes (Academician, Associate, Affiliate, Corporate).

Product overview

The International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine provides international leadership and mentorship to advance the knowledge and understanding of aviation and space medicine through worldwide initiatives in education, training, research and practice. The Academy was founded in 1955 and organizes the International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM) / International Congress of Aerospace Medicine (ICAM) as its flagship annual congress, supplemented by an Aviation and Space Medicine Scholarship Programme offering awards up to US$20,000 annually, and a Postgraduate Course in Airline Medicine delivered online. Membership is available in categories including Academician, Associate, Affiliate, and Corporate Membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM) / International Congress of Aerospace Medicine (ICAM) The Academy's flagship annual international congress bringing together aerospace medicine physicians, scientists, regulators, and industry stakeholders to share research, knowledge, and best practices. Held annually with location rotating globally (e.g., Singapore 2025, Istanbul 2026), featuring scientific sessions, oral and poster presentations, plenary and memorial lectures, and networking. Targeted at aerospace medicine professionals, researchers, and institutional members.
• Aviation and Space Medicine Scholarship Programme A scholarship programme enabling young physicians commencing a career in aerospace medicine to undertake training via formal courses or one-year-plus work programmes at recognized aerospace medicine institutes. The Academy grants at least one Scholarship Award of up to US$20,000 annually to medical professionals without access to funds, with recipients expected to support specialty development in their home state.
• Postgraduate Course in Airline Medicine

Quantifiable outcome

• The 71st ICASM in Singapore had a record turnout of 640 registered participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, regional and regulatory.

• Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA)coreOthersThe largest, most-representative professional membership organization in the fields of aerospace medicine and human performance. The organizations collaborate on joint conferences and share mutual professional interests in advancing aerospace medicine.
• International Civil Aviation OrganizationcoreOthersUN specialized agency responsible for the planning and development of international air transport. IAASM collaborates with ICAO on regulatory and standards matters related to aviation medicine.
• European Society of Aerospace MedicinecoreOthersEuropean professional society for aerospace medicine practitioners. Collaborates with IAASM on congresses and educational initiatives.
• Space Medicine AssociationcoreOthersFounded as the first constituent organization of the Aerospace Medical Association in 1951, focuses on advancing the science and art of space medicine.
• The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA)strategicOthersRepresents over 160,000 pilots in more than 70 countries worldwide. IAASM collaborates on matters related to pilot health and aviation safety.
• The International Air Transport Association (IATA)strategicOthersGlobal trade association of airlines. IATA works with IAASM on airline health standards and airline medicine training.
• Indian Society of Aerospace MedicineregionalOthersIndia's primary society for aerospace medicine, associated with the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) of the Indian Air Force.
• Aerospace Medical Society of Aotearoa New ZealandregionalOthersNew Zealand's national aerospace medicine society, representing a key regional partner in the Asia-Pacific region.
• The Australasian Society of Aerospace MedicineregionalOthersAustralia's principal professional society for aerospace medicine, collaborating on regional initiatives and congresses.
• Civil Aviation Authority of the United KingdomregulatoryOthersUK regulatory body for civil aviation. Collaborates with IAASM on regulatory standards and aeromedical examiner certification.
• FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute (CAMI)coreOthersUS Federal Aviation Administration's medical certification, research, education, and occupational health wing. Key partner for aerospace medicine standards.
• USAF School of Aerospace MedicinestrategicOthersUS Air Force's primary institution for aerospace medicine training and research.
• French Aviation and Medicine Society (SOFRAMAS)regionalOthersFrance's national aerospace medicine society, collaborated on ICAM 2022 in Paris.
• German Society of Aviation and Space Medicine (DGLRM)regionalOthersGermany's scientific society dedicated to Luft- und Raumfahrtmedizin (air and space medicine).
• Israeli Aerospace Medicine InstituteregionalOthersIsrael's institute serving the aerospace medicine profession and benefiting individual and institutional members.
• Civil Aviation Medical AssociationregionalOthersUS-based association focused on civil aviation medicine.
• Flight Safety FoundationstrategicOthersIndependent, international non-profit championing aviation safety through innovation, communication, and collaboration.
• American Board of Preventive MedicinestrategicOthersCertifying body for aerospace medicine as one of its specialties, promoting health and safety through high certification standards.
• Sociedad Española de Medicina Aeroespacial (SEMAE)regionalOthersSpain's reference scientific society in aeronautical and aerospace medicine, promoting research and professional interests.
• Japanese Society of Aerospace and Environmental MedicineregionalOthersJapan's national society for aerospace and environmental medicine.
• Italian Association of Aviation and Space MedicineregionalOthersItaly's national association for aviation and space medicine, headquartered at Villino Douhet, Rome.
• South African Aerospace Medical AssociationregionalOthersSouth Africa's national association for aerospace medicine professionals.
• Slovenian Aerospace Medical AssociationregionalOthersSlovenia's national association for aerospace medicine.
• Romanian Society of Aerospace MedicineregionalOthersRomania's national society for aerospace medicine.
• IberoAmerican Association of Aerospace MedicineregionalOthersRegional association representing Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries in Latin America.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Air Transport Association (IATA): Global trade association of airlines that works with IAASM on airline health standards and training. Not a direct medical society peer but an adjacent industry body whose membership overlaps and whose standards-setting role intersects with aerospace medicine.

Direct peers

• Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA): The largest professional membership organization in aerospace medicine and human performance, based in the United States. Directly comparable to IAASM as a peer professional society serving the same specialty with overlapping congress and member audiences.
• Civil Aviation Medical Association (CAMA): US-based professional association focused on civil aviation medicine. Comparable to IAASM as a peer society serving aviation medicine physicians, with overlapping member base and similar mission.
• Space Medicine Association: Constituent organization of AsMA focused specifically on space medicine. Directly comparable as a peer society in the space medicine niche that IAASM also serves.
• European Society of Aerospace Medicine (ESAM): European professional society for aerospace medicine practitioners that collaborates with IAASM on congresses and educational initiatives. Operates the same membership-and-congress model for a regional audience.

Regional players

• German Society of Aviation and Space Medicine (DGLRM): Germany's scientific society dedicated to aviation and space medicine (Luft- und Raumfahrtmedizin). Peer society operating in the same specialty with a national/European focus.
• Sociedad Española de Medicina Aeroespacial (SEMAE): Spain's reference scientific society in aeronautical and aerospace medicine. Peer society with similar membership-and-congress model in a national context.
• Italian Association of Aviation and Space Medicine (AIMAS): Italy's national association for aviation and space medicine, headquartered in Rome. Peer professional society with equivalent structure and mission in a single national jurisdiction.
• Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine: India's primary society for aerospace medicine, associated with the Institute of Aerospace Medicine of the Indian Air Force. Peer professional society with national scope and military linkage.
• Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ASAM): Australia's principal professional society for aerospace medicine. Directly comparable model but serves a specific Asia-Pacific geography rather than operating globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IAASM_ICASM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iaasm

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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