Research Publications
Digital Twin: Definition & Value - An AIAA and AIA Position Paper
A Digital Twin is a virtual representation of a connected physical asset and encompasses its…
AIA's Roadmap to Recovery
AIA's “Roadmap to Recovery” is a strategic action plan for how aerospace and defense companies…
2020 Facts & Figures: U.S. Aerospace & Defense
AIA is proud to publish its annual ‘Facts & Figures: U.S. Aerospace & Defense’ report,…
2019 Facts & Figures
09/09/2019
Our "2019 Facts & Figures: U.S. Aerospace & Defense" analysis highlights an eight-year trend of…
2018 Facts & Figures
2017 was a very strong year for the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry. As you’ll see…
AIA Foreign Trade Infographic 2018
Foreign Trade in U.S. Aerospace & Defense: Supporting America's Manufacturing Base
Think Bigger UAS Infographic
In the not-too-distant future, large UAS will begin populating the skies: transporting cargo, fighting fires, delivering WiFi…
Think Bigger: Large Unmanned Systems and the Next Major Shift in Aviation
The rise of unmanned aircraft is steadily changing U.S. business, society and government and the…
2017 Aviation Week Workforce Report
Since 1997 Aviation Week has tracked employment opportunity and compensation in the aerospace and defense (A&D)…