Our Vision
To Affirm that Unity in Effort Leads to Greater Success
About IASC
We witnessed the power of the global aerospace community when it gathered at our inaugural Leadership Summit in 2018 during the China International Import Expo. The insights and perspectives exchanged during that summit continue to inspire us as we strive to empower small and midsize enterprises worldwide to drive growth and innovation in civil aviation.
Our History
2018
China International Import Expo (CIIE) becomes the World’s First Import-Themed Expo Connecting Global Businesses with Chinese Buyers.
Last year’s CIIE saw a record-high total of $78.41 billion worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services.
The IASC Leadership Summit was formed as the CIIE’s aerospace event.
2019
Mentorship Network formed to lend firsthand industry knowledge, wisdom, and experience to help SMEs grow their businesses.
2020
Capital Alliance created to address the challenges faced by civil aviation SMEs entering the Chinese market.
GACP China Hub opens in Taicang, China to support GACP activities and SME services.
2022
Global Aerospace Cluster Partnership (GACP) officially formed by a coalition of +50 aerospace clusters representing European, Asian, American, and African aerospace industries.
2023
Supplier Academy established in collaboration with major airlines and Performance Review Institute, administrators of Nadcap, to streamline supplier certification.
2024
Major Rebranding: International Aviation SME Solution of China
This change reflects our refined focus on providing specialized support and solutions tailored specifically for SMEs in the aviation sector across China.
Our evolution marks a strategic pivot to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by SMEs in an expanding and increasingly complex aviation market.
We empower small and midsize aerospace enterprises to grow and innovate in the Chinese market
What We Offer
IASC is dedicated to the well-being of small businesses, start-ups, and medium-sized enterprises worldwide, recognizing them as the cornerstone of the global aerospace supply chain. This commitment has sparked the creation of a synergistic suite of accelerator services and initiatives to address the most pressing challenges SMEs face, such as access to capital, competition, regulatory compliance, and growth management. These initiatives include the IASC Mentorship Network, IASC Capital Alliance, GACP China Hub, and GACP Supplier Academy.
Discover more
Mentorship Network
Guidance from aviation’s best
Capital Alliance
Funding and business channels for your growth in China
Supplier Academy
Supplier certification and upskilling made easy
Leadership Summit
Connect with aviation’s finest
GACP China Hub, your landing zone in China
China International Import Expo
The world's pioneering annual national import-themed expo, and parent to the IASC Leadership Summit
In 2023…
The CIIE attracted 3,486 global exhibitors from over 150 countries and regions, engaging with more than 150,000 domestic and international professional purchasers. These two groups achieved a landmark total of US$78.41 billion (€72.45) in tentative deals for one-year purchases of goods and services.
The CIIE serves as a significant avenue for growth for companies of all sizes. Within the 3,486 exhibitors in the previous year, there were 289 Global Fortune 500 companies and over 1,500 SMEs, highlighting the expo's diverse opportunities.