An Advocate for Aerospace
AIAA leads the way on issue advocacy that impacts the Aerospace sector. The Institute delivers extensive technical expertise and policy guidance to decision makers at the federal and state levels, serving as a reliable resource on a full spectrum of aerospace issues including:
Cybersecurity Threats
FAA Certification
Hypersonic Vehicle Technologies
Investments in R&D
Satellite Launch Systems and Technology
Space Traffic Management
STEM Education and Workforce Enhancement
Strategic Missile Defense Programs
OMB Proposed Revisions to Federal Financial Assistance Rules
What Members Should Know
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a proposed rule titled “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance.” The proposal would revise government-wide requirements for federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of federal financial assistance under 2 CFR Part 200, commonly known as the Uniform Guidance.
A Resource for Elected Officials
Since 1972, AIAA has contributed extensive technical expertise and policy guidance to Congress, the Executive Branch, and state houses around the country. AIAA can provide:
- One-on-one meetings between technical experts and lawmakers to provide background on key aerospace issues
- Informational seminars on key issues for groups
- Expert testimony before lawmakers
- White papers on specific aerospace topics
For assistance in finding subject matter experts on aerospace-related issues, contact:
AIAA Customer Service
800.639.2422
Meeting Resources
- 2025 AIAA Public Policy One Pager: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 92 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and national security. For more information, visit aiaa.org.
- Space Platform Paper: The importance of U.S. space activities to the modern economy, the American way of life, and our global stature cannot be overstated. U.S. space preeminence – a singular source of national pride and leadership – was established and must be preserved through bold, fast-paced, exciting missions; international partnerships in civil space exploration; an efficient and sustainable commercial industry; essential military capabilities for navigation, surveillance, and communications; and setting and embodying the norms of behavior and operations in space. However, there is still much to be done from a policy and regulatory perspective to address remaining issues that hinder this vision for U.S. space preeminence.
- Public Policy Guide for Sections: Developed by the AIAA PPC, this document is a helpful guide that separates suggestions out for state level vs. section level vs. student chapter level.
