SJSU Research Guides: Aerospace Engineering & Aviation: Aviation Associations & Websites

Associations & Websites

Associations may be a useful resource for professional development including research, education and career opportunities.

Aerospace Engineering & Research, Inc.
Founded in 1989, AERA provides services and products that are used by FAA/CAAs, airport authorities and airlines.
Air Line Pilots Association, International
Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)
Founded in 1939, AOPA is dedicated to general aviation, works at the international, federal, state, and local levels to advance general aviation’s cause, and continue to help pilots stay safe and get the most out of their flying.
Airport Consultants Council
Founded in 1978, ACC is the international trade association that represents the unique interests of consultant firms and related businesses that provide airport development and operations expertise.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
AAAS is the world's largest general scientific society fostering scientific freedom and responsibility, improving the effectiveness of science.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
AIAA is the world's largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession. Check on the information for University Students to join at a discounted fee under "Education and Careers."
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration is committed to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
ISTE is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation.
NASAO Center for Aviation Research & Education
A non-profit, affiliate organization of National Association of State Aviation Officials with leadership role in the development and implementation of new technology to serve growing aviation requirements.
National Association of State Aviation Officials
Founded in 1931, NASAO is one of the most senior aviation organizations in the United States, which organize, promote, and fund a wide variety of aviation programs across the nation.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
An organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering as engineers and leaders.

Science.gov
Science.gov searches over 45 databases and over 2000 selected websites from 14 federal agencies, offering 200 million pages of authoritative U.S. government science information including research and development results. Science.gov is governed by the inter-agency Science.gov Alliance.
Aviation Week
AVIATION WEEK, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the largest information and services provider to the global commercial, defense, maintenance/repair/overhaul (MRO), space and business aviation communities and plays a critical role in connecting industry professionals worldwide.
Airliners.net
A website contains airplane information, aviation photos searcch engine, news, discussion forum etc.
Avhome
A website contains comprehensive aviation information
Technology Review
Owned by the MIT, Technology Review is the oldest technology magazine in the world (est. 1899) which aims to promote the understanding of emerging technologies and to analyze their commercial, social, and political impacts.
WorldWideScience
WorldWideScience.org is a global science gateway connecting to the national and international scientific databases and portals.
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent Federal agency charged by Congress with the responsible for maintaining the government's database of civil aviation accidents and also conducts special studies of transportation safety issues of national significance.
Office of Educational Technology (OET)
OET is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the Department's educational technology policies, research projects and national technology summits.
ThomasNet
ThomasNet Product Search offers robust search functionality to locate specific and often hard-to-find industrial products.

Technology Review
Owned by the MIT, Technology Review is the oldest technology magazine in the world (est. 1899) which aims to promote the understanding of emerging technologies and to analyze their commercial, social, and political impacts.
National Academies Press (NAP)
The National Academies Press (NAP) publishes over 4,000 books and reports issued by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council, all operating under a charter granted by the Congress of the United States. The items are available in pdf format to download free of charge.