Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Trade Associations

ADS Group

UK trade association representing aerospace, defence, security and space companies; provides advocacy, market access, supply-chain programs and major events (e.g., Farnborough International) that include strong MRO participation.

https://www.adsgroup.org.uk/ Membership: 1,500

Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA)

Only trade association focused on civil aviation maintenance worldwide; advocates on regulations, provides training, compliance resources and industry data for FAA/EASA Part 145 repair stations and their suppliers.

https://arsa.org/ Membership: 400

Aerospace Components Manufacturers (ACM)

Connecticut–Western Massachusetts cluster of aerospace manufacturers and processors; facilitates supply-chain collaboration, workforce pipelines and continuous improvement supporting OEM and MRO customers.

https://aerospacecomponents.org/ Membership: 130

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)

U.S. national association of aerospace and defense manufacturers and suppliers; advances policies, standards and programs that support manufacturing, sustainment and aftermarket services, including MRO.

https://www.aia-aerospace.org/ Membership: 300

Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC)

Canada’s national aerospace industry association; represents OEMs, SMEs and service providers across manufacturing, MRO, training and space; delivers advocacy, trade development and industry insights.

https://aiac.ca/ Membership: 700

Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA)

Global association of avionics manufacturers, repair stations and distributors; offers regulatory advocacy, technical training and business development for shops installing and maintaining aircraft electronics.

https://aea.net/ Membership: 1,300

Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA)

International association advancing sustainable aircraft end‑of‑life management; issues best‑practice guidelines and accreditation for disassembly, materials recycling and used serviceable material (USM) supporting MRO.

https://afraassociation.org/ Membership: 80

Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA)

Not‑for‑profit association of aircraft parts distributors and suppliers; provides standards (ASA‑100), accreditation, regulatory advocacy and quality resources integral to safe parts supply for MROs and airlines.

https://aviation-suppliers.org/ Membership: 604

Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie (BDLI)

Germany’s aerospace industry association; represents more than 260 companies across aviation, space and defense, supporting policy, exports and programs that include maintenance and sustainment.

https://www.bdli.de/en Membership: 260

Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA)

Canada’s business aviation association; serves operators, management companies and suppliers with advocacy, safety resources and networking, including maintenance leadership councils and technical forums.

https://www.cbaa-acaa.ca/ Membership: 400

European Aviation Maintenance Training Committee (EAMTC)

European network of maintenance training organisations, MROs, OEMs and regulators; collaborates on EASA Part‑147/145 training standards, CBTA and best practices to upskill maintenance personnel.

https://eamtc.org/ Membership: 147

European Business Aviation Association (EBAA)

Represents the European business aviation ecosystem—operators, airports/FBOs, OEMs and service providers—driving safety, sustainability and operational policy; includes maintenance stakeholders across the value chain.

https://www.ebaa.org/ Membership: 732

EUROCAE

European organisation developing aviation technical standards used by regulators and industry; 500+ organisational members including OEMs, ANSPs, airlines and MROs contribute to standards that impact maintenance.

https://www.eurocae.net/ Membership: 500

General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)

International trade association of general aviation manufacturers and related suppliers; provides advocacy, data and safety initiatives for manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul across GA and business aviation.

https://gama.aero/ Membership: 147

Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales (GIFAS)

French aerospace industries association; 420+ member companies across aircraft, engines, equipment and services, including maintenance activities; provides policy advocacy, international promotion and supply‑chain programs.

https://www.gifas.asso.fr/ Membership: 420

National Air Transportation Association (NATA)

U.S. association for general aviation businesses (FBOs, charter, training, maintenance and ground handling); offers advocacy, Safety 1st training, compliance resources and operational best practices for MROs.

https://www.nata.aero/ Membership: 3,700

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)

Largest business aviation association; 11,000+ member companies and professionals. Provides maintenance committees, technical programs, regulatory advocacy, training and events that support aircraft upkeep and reliability.

https://nbaa.org/ Membership: 11,000

Netherlands Aerospace Group (NAG)

Dutch aerospace and airport development trade association; 100+ members spanning aircraft manufacturing, services and maintenance. Provides advocacy, international missions and networking for MRO and supply chain.

https://nag.aero/ Membership: 100

Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA)

Pacific Northwest cluster association connecting OEMs, Tier suppliers and service providers; produces market intelligence and B2B events, and supports suppliers serving commercial and defense MRO markets.

https://www.pnaa.net/ Membership: 208

Vertical Aviation International (VAI)

Global vertical‑flight industry association (formerly HAI) representing operators, OEMs, suppliers and MROs; advances safety programs, technical resources and events that directly support rotary‑wing maintenance.

https://www.rotor.org/ Membership: 1,100