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Metro Orlando has several trade associations and government
authorities that are focused on advancing the aviation and
aerospace sector through research, education and collaboration
between private industry, government and academia. Following are
brief overviews of a sampling of these organizations:
American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics (Central Florida Section)
The non-profit American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
(AIAA) is the principal society and voice serving the aerospace
profession. Its primary purpose is to advance the arts, sciences
and technology of aeronautics and astronautics and to foster and
promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits.
Although founded and based in the U.S., AIAA is a global
organization with nearly 30,000 individual professional members,
over 50 corporate members, thousands of customers worldwide, and an
active international outreach.
Florida Aviation Aerospace Alliance (FAAA)
The Florida Aviation Aerospace Alliance was formed to help the
state’s industry attract new customers, discover suppliers, recruit
and retain skilled workers, and obtain government incentives and
assistance. The FAAA was established in 1998 as a private, dues
paying, nonprofit corporation. Today this growing organization, in
partnership with the state of Florida, has succeeded in bringing
the aviation, space and aerospace defense sub-sectors from across
Florida together with a commitment to enhance the growth of their
businesses and the growth of the aviation and aerospace
industry.
Florida Airports Council
The Florida Airports Council’s membership represents all
international, major hub, medium hub, small hub and reliever
airports in Florida and a majority of all publicly-owned, publicly
operated general aviation airports in Florida. The council also
consists of over 200 airport executives and staff and over 100
private aviation companies and corporations. The council is the
only organization in Florida dedicated specifically to airports and
to solving the problems of airports. The council's overall program
is committed to continued improvement, development and advancement
of airports and aviation throughout the state.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA)
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority was created by a state of
Florida legislative act in 1975 to administer all aviation
activities of the city of Orlando and to provide a means to serve
the public interest through the coordination of the planning,
financing, construction and operating of aviation facilities at
Orlando International and Orlando Executive airports. The mission
of the GOAA is to advance Metro Orlando and Central Florida as the
premier intermodal gateway for global commerce.
Orlando Air Cargo Association
The purpose of the Orlando Air Cargo Association is to enhance
communication within the air cargo community relating to an
exchange of views regarding:
- Trade and commerce
- Regulatory information
- Industry improvements
- Government functions
- Educational developments
Space Florida
Space Florida was created to strengthen Florida’s position as the
global leader in aerospace research, investment, exploration and
commerce. As Florida's aerospace development organization, Space
Florida is committed to attracting and expanding the next
generation of space industry businesses. Space Florida drives State
economic development across the global aerospace enterprise.
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