Institut aéronautique et spatial facts for kids

The Institut aéronautique et spatial (IAS) is a French organization that helps train people for jobs in the aviation and space industries. It was started in 1980 in Toulouse, France. IAS works closely with GIFAS, which is a big group of French aerospace companies.

Many important aviation and space companies are members of IAS. These include big names like EADS Group, Safran Group, Thales Group, Dassault Aviation, Airbus, and Eurocopter. Smaller companies in the aerospace equipment group are also members. IAS is also part of another group called Institut au service du spatial, de ses applications et technologies.

What IAS Does: Helping Aviation and Space Grow

The main goal of IAS is to build a strong network of international partners. These partners are major players in the aeronautical and space fields in their own countries. IAS uses three main ways to achieve this:

Training for Future Aviation and Space Experts

• IAS helps with academic training that leads to a degree. This means students can study subjects related to aviation and space at universities or special schools. They learn important skills to work in these exciting fields.

Learning New Skills: Continuing Education

• IAS also offers continuing education and professional training. This is for people who are already working but want to learn new skills or improve their knowledge. It helps them stay updated with the latest changes in the aviation and space industries.

Supporting New Discoveries: Research Cooperation

• IAS supports cooperation in research. This means they help different groups work together on new projects and ideas. This research can lead to new technologies and discoveries in aviation and space.

See also

• IAS (disambiguation)