Aviation Services Trade Associations

Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA)

Represents FAA/EASA-approved repair stations and maintenance providers worldwide; advocates on regulations, workforce, and compliance affecting MROs. (Approximate membership; ARSA notes 400+ member companies.)

https://arsa.org Membership: 400

Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA)

Global trade association for avionics shops, manufacturers, and distributors; focuses on maintenance, installation, training, and standards for aircraft electronics. Represents nearly 1,300 member companies in 40+ countries.

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

The Air Charter Association (ACA)

Leading global body for the air charter market (brokers, operators, airports, FBOs, suppliers); promotes best practice, accreditation, training, and advocacy. Membership recently surpassed 440 companies across 50+ countries.

https://www.theaircharterassociation.aero Membership: 440

Airforwarders Association (AfA)

U.S. voice of air freight forwarders and allied service providers; advances cargo security, facilitation, and policy. Grew in 2025 to represent 225+ companies.

https://www.airforwarders.org Membership: 225

Airlines for America (A4A)

Trade association for leading U.S. passenger and cargo airlines; advocates on safety, infrastructure, consumer, and environmental policy. Comprises 11 member airlines.

https://www.airlines.org Membership: 11

Airport Services Association (ASA)

Global trade body for ground handlers and aviation services companies (above- and below-wing); works on safety, standards, and industry representation. Over 70 service provider members.

https://www.asaworld.aero Membership: 70

Airports Council International (ACI World)

Worldwide federation for airports; develops policy, data, programs, and best practices to advance airport safety, security, and efficiency. 830 members operating 2,181 airports in 170 countries.

https://aci.aero Membership: 830

Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA)

Regional arm of ACI representing U.S. and Canadian airports; advocacy and industry programs across policy, operations, and passenger experience. Membership includes 200+ airport governing bodies (operating 360 airports) and nearly 400 aviation-related businesses (~600 entities total).

https://airportscouncil.org Membership: 600

American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

World’s largest professional association for airport executives; offers education, accreditation, and government affairs. Reports 11,000 members representing 960+ airports and hundreds of companies.

https://www.aaae.org Membership: 11,000

Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA)

Parts distribution and supply chain trade association spanning distributors, suppliers, repair stations, manufacturers, operators, and logistics providers; runs ASA-100/AC 00-56 quality accreditations. Represents nearly 1,075 member companies.

https://www.aviationsuppliers.org Membership: 1,075

European Business Aviation Association (EBAA)

Europe’s business aviation association for operators, FBOs, manufacturers, and airports; focuses on safety, sustainability, and enabling responsible growth. Represents 700+ companies.

https://www.ebaa.org Membership: 700

International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)

Global air cargo community association uniting shippers, forwarders, handlers, airports, airlines, manufacturers, and solution providers; advocacy and industry development. Membership reached about 480 companies.

https://tiaca.org Membership: 480

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Global airline trade association; sets technical, commercial, and operational standards and provides data and advocacy. Represents around 350 member airlines carrying 80%+ of world air traffic.

https://www.iata.org Membership: 350

International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)

Council representing business aviation at ICAO; develops global safety standards (IS-BAO/IS-BAH) through a network of national/regional associations. Comprises 15 member associations worldwide.

https://ibac.org Membership: 15

International Flight Services Association (IFSA)

Professional association for the onboard/inflight services ecosystem (airlines, caterers, suppliers); sets global food-safety standards and advances sustainability and regulatory engagement. About 110 member organizations.

https://ifsa.aero Membership: 110

Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA)

Regional airline association for Latin America and the Caribbean; coordinates policy and projects to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Represents a network of 46 member airlines responsible for 80%+ of regional traffic.

https://alta.aero Membership: 46

National Air Carrier Association (NACA)

U.S. trade association for charter, cargo, and specialized carriers operating under Part 121; advocacy before Congress and federal agencies. Recently welcomed its 21st airline member.

https://naca.aero Membership: 21

National Air Transportation Association (NATA)

U.S. trade association for aviation businesses (FBOs, MROs, charter, training, and more); focuses on safety, training, and policy advocacy. Nearly 3,700 member companies.

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

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)

U.S.-based organization for companies and professionals that rely on business aircraft; provides advocacy, safety programs, and major industry events (e.g., NBAA-BACE). Serves 10,000+ company and professional members.

https://nbaa.org Membership: 10,000

Regional Airline Association (RAA)

Represents North American regional airlines and industry partners; advocates on safety, workforce, and air service to small communities. Counts roughly 18 member airlines (plus 280 associate members).

https://www.raa.org Membership: 18