Find the right information on the aerospace industry for your business needs. Whether you want to network, searching for the latest technology, planning a new career or just staying knowledgeable about what is going on in the field, aerospace information is a valuable tool to help you keep your pulse on the industry.

Find business supplies, conduct aerospace research, learn how to apply for a job in the field. All of these bits of aerospace information are available online.

To find the right aerospace information resources for you:

1. Start with a general search of aerospace information. The US government has particularly useful sites to get you started.

2. Narrow your search down based on your need. Find job information, look for B2B contacts or look for networking groups, etc.

3. Take your knowledge one step further by signing up for an industry publication to stay up-to-date on what is going on in the field.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Start with government aerospace information resources

Start your aerospace research with aerospace information provided by the US government. Learn about careers, news, industry information and more.

I recommend: Find the latest aerospace news and upcoming trade events at EXPORT.GOV. See how the National Institute of Standards and Technology works with the aerospace industry on mechanical and dimensional measurements and more. Learn about industry information from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration. Find out about aerospace careers from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Find information on the aerospace industry from the companies who supply the technology

Learn information on the aerospace industry from those who manufacture and sell the products and services in the industry.

I recommend: Learn about the Aerospace Corporation who has worked since the 1960s as a federally funded research and development center that supports national-security, civil and commercial space endeavors. Check out the products and services from Honeywell Aerospace. Consider the products of B/E Aerospace. See what global defense and aerospace company BAE has to offer.

Subscribe to information on the aerospace industry through magazines and other publications

Find the most up-to-date aerospace information through industry publications such as magazines and journals.

I recommend: Subscribe to any of the wide array of publications from the McGraw-Hill companies to find information on aerospace. Purchase a subscription to Aircraft Maintenance Technology for aerospace industry reference material. Sign up for Aerospace America journals for more aerospace industry reference information. Aerospace Engineering is another publication to consider subscribing to for more information about aerospace and the industry.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Another way to expand your aerospace information is to join an industry group or affiliation. Aerospace associations can help you network, career change, learn the latest technology and more. They generally also offer continuing education by way of seminars and conferences as well.