Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore)

What Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) does

The Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), or AAIS, is a not-for-profit, member-based industry association established in 2003 to promote Singapore as a leading aerospace hub. The organisation is headquartered at 690 West Camp Road, #08-08 JTC Aviation Two, Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore, and serves companies across the aviation and aerospace value chain including aircraft maintenance, MRO, manufacturing, satellite operators, and UAS service providers. AAIS generates revenue through recurring membership subscriptions across Ordinary and Associate member tiers, supplemented by training fees and event-related income; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed.

AAIS's core offerings are not technology products but industry services and reference publications. These include the Aerospace Singapore magazine (print and digital, since 2008), the biennial Singapore Aviation Industry Directory (SAID), the Singapore UAS Directory, the newly launched Singapore Space Industry Directory (SSID, 2025), the Asia-Pacific Aviation and Space Directory (APAD), and the PROPEL commemorative publication. The association also delivers training courses, professional development and career conversion programmes, HOST networking evenings, and serviced office facilities (Runway21). Technology is used as a distribution and content layer (website, newsletter, LinkedIn, digital magazine) rather than as a proprietary platform.

The go-to-market is community-led and direct: prospective corporate members apply through the AAIS website or are onboarded at events such as the annual New Members' Night. AAIS extends reach beyond Singapore through an International AAIS Network, international delegations (e.g., Kobe City, Japan in June 2026), strategic event partnerships such as SatelliteAsia 2026, and co-organisation of forums including the inaugural Space Industry Forum 2026 with Novaspace and GSOA. Governance is by a Management Committee, with Mr Chew Hwee Yong having assumed the Chief Executive role on 1 December 2025 succeeding Mr Sia Kheng Yok.

Name

Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore)

Legal name

Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore)

Website

https://aais.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AAIS is a Singapore-based not-for-profit industry association founded in 2003 that serves aerospace and aviation companies through membership subscriptions, industry directories, publications, training, and networking events, acting as the convening body for Singapore's aerospace ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO)

Keywords

• Aerospace industry association
• Aviation training courses
• Aerospace industry directories
• Corporate membership services
• Aviation networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: AAIS generates revenue through member subscriptions from corporate organizations operating in the aerospace and aviation sectors. The association offers Ordinary and Associate membership categories to serve different types of aerospace companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AAIS is a not-for-profit, member-based industry association that delivers corporate membership services (Ordinary and Associate tiers), networking events, training courses, industry publications, industry directories, and advocacy to promote Singapore as a leading aerospace hub. It also operates Runway21 serviced office facilities at Seletar Aerospace Park. Its products and services are aimed at aerospace and aviation companies operating in or entering the Singapore market.

Product overview

AAIS (Association of Aerospace Industries, Singapore) is a not-for-profit, member-based industry association established in 2003, not a product company in the traditional sense. Its offerings consist primarily of industry publications (Aerospace Singapore magazine, PROPEL commemorative publication), industry directories (Singapore Aviation Industry Directory/SAID, Singapore UAS Directory, Singapore Space Industry Directory/SSID, Asia-Pacific Aviation and Space Directory/APAD), a digital platform (Aerospace Singapore Digital), training courses, events and networking programs, and serviced office facilities (Runway21). These publications and directories serve as reference materials for the aerospace ecosystem rather than software products with technical integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aerospace Singapore: Industry magazine published since 2008 delivering insights into aerospace and aviation happenings, trends and technologies.
• SAID - Singapore Aviation Industry Directory
• Singapore UAS Directory
• SSID - Singapore Space Industry Directory
• APAD - Asia-Pacific Aviation and Space Directory
• PROPEL
• HOST

Products and services

• Aerospace Singapore (magazine) An industry magazine published since 2008 delivering insights into aerospace and aviation happenings, trends, technologies, personalities, and developments in Singapore and beyond. Distributed to AAIS members and industry subscribers.
• Singapore Aviation Industry Directory (SAID) A leading industry reference published biennially, featuring a comprehensive listing of Singapore companies across the aviation value chain. Used by aerospace firms, procurement teams, and industry researchers as a directory reference.
• Singapore Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Directory A one-stop reference first published in 2019 featuring Singapore-based UAS service providers, manufacturers, suppliers, and end users.
• Singapore Space Industry Directory (SSID) A comprehensive reference launched in 2025 showcasing Singapore's space ecosystem, highlighting key players, capabilities, innovations, and collaborations across the ecosystem.
• Asia-Pacific Aviation and Space Directory (APAD) A one-stop digital reference for comprehensive information on aviation suppliers and service providers in Asia-Pacific and beyond.
• Aerospace Singapore Digital The latest web-based offering by AAIS, an extension of the print magazine containing features, interviews, and articles covering industry news, trends, technologies, and a special segment by youths for youths.
• PROPEL publication A publication tracing the early origins and rise of the aviation and aerospace sectors, spotlighting pivotal decisions, people, and stories that have shaped industry development. Launched for AAIS' 20th Anniversary in 2023.
• Runway21 Serviced Office Serviced office facilities provided by AAIS at Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore, offering aerospace companies a physical base within the dedicated aerospace precinct.
• AAIS Training Courses Training courses delivered by AAIS covering professional development, workforce initiatives, career conversion programmes, and industry-specific topics for aerospace professionals.
• AAIS Corporate Membership Corporate membership programme offering Ordinary and Associate tier categories with access to networking events, training, publications, advocacy, career conversion support, and the AAIS industry ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100 members and partners attended AAIS HOST networking events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SatelliteAsia 2026coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2026AAIS served as Strategic Partner for SatelliteAsia 2026 held at Expo from 20-22 May as part of AsiaTech x Singapore. AAIS connected with global companies and stakeholders through exhibition booth and activities.
• NovaspacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Co-organizer of the inaugural Space Industry Forum (SIF) 2026 held on 19 May in Singapore. Novaspace worked with GSOA to deliver Asia's leading C-level gathering for the space and satellite community as part of AsiaTech x Singapore.
• Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Co-organizer of the Space Industry Forum 2026 alongside Novaspace. GSOA represents global satellite operators and collaborated to bring together senior industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts.
• Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Host venue for AAIS HOST Networking Evening 2Q2026, providing exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of training facilities and Full Flight Simulators. Approximately 100 members and partners attended the event.
• Airbus SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hosting AAIS networking events and providing facility access for industry engagement activities.
• RSAF (Republic of Singapore Air Force)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSAF Membership program as part of AAIS's suite of membership offerings, facilitating collaboration between military aviation and industry.
• Aviators Loft @ AATCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host for AAIS HOST Networking Evening 2Q2026 at Airbus Asia Training Centre.
• AerophotoworksminorOthersOfficial photographer for AAIS events, providing event photography services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aerospace Industries Association (AIA): The principal US aerospace and defense industry association, representing major OEMs and suppliers. Comparable to AAIS as a national-level industry body advocating for aerospace manufacturers, MRO providers, and suppliers through policy, events, and publications.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA): Global airline trade association providing standards, training, and advocacy. Peer to AAIS in the sense of an industry-association operating model — member subscriptions, training programs, industry events, and standards-setting — though at a global, airline-centric scale.
• AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD): The overarching European aerospace and defense industry association. Peer to AAIS as a regional industry-association voice for aerospace manufacturers and service providers, with a comparable focus on advocacy, standards engagement, and member services.

Others

• Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS): Singapore's national aviation regulator and ecosystem enabler. Adjacent to AAIS as the regulator with which AAIS members must engage on safety, training, and standards — comparable as a stakeholder but not a competing trade body.
• Seletar Aerospace Park (JTC) — Industry Ecosystem: The government-managed aerospace precinct where AAIS is physically anchored. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a direct peer, but the cluster's tenant base (Airbus, Bombardier, Fokker, etc.) substantially overlaps AAIS's member and partner ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA): Regional airline association representing Asia-Pacific carriers on safety, security, and sustainability. Comparable to AAIS as an Asia-Pacific aerospace/aviation industry body with a member-driven model, although focused on airlines rather than the broader aerospace supply chain.
• Canadian Aerospace Industries Association (AIAC): National aerospace industry association representing Canadian manufacturers, MROs, and suppliers. Directly comparable to AAIS in scope, structure, and member offerings (advocacy, events, training, publications) at the national level.
• Aerospace Forum Singapore (within Singapore Business Federation): Singapore-based industry body convening aerospace stakeholders under the Singapore Business Federation umbrella. Directly comparable to AAIS as a competing or complementary national industry-association platform for Singapore aerospace companies.

Regional players

• Japan Aerospace Industries Association (JAIA): Japan's principal aerospace industry association representing domestic manufacturers and suppliers. Comparable to AAIS as a national aerospace trade body in the Asia-Pacific region, with similar member services and event programming.

Emerging players

• Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA): International association representing the satellite operator community. Directly comparable to AAIS's emerging space-industry vertical, and an actual co-organizing partner on the Space Industry Forum 2026 in Singapore.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AAIS_SG
• Facebookfacebook.com/aero.sg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-of-aerospace-industries-singapore-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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