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Aero Federation of India

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Your membership, our mission: leading India's skies. From a curious K12 student to a national corporate partner — one ladder, nine tiers, a single federation advancing STEM and aerospace for humanity.

The mission, in three words

Space For All

We aim to establish India as a powerhouse of sustainable, inclusive and pioneering AeroAstro innovation — as Space for All, globally.

Who we are

Bridging academia, industry and government so potential becomes purpose.

At AERO FEDERATION OF INDIA (#AEROFEDERATION), our mission is to accelerate innovation, inspire excellence, and empower the future of aerospace and space technologies through a thriving ecosystem of research, education, and collaboration. We are dedicated to advancing the frontiers of aerospace, aeronautics, space science, and unmanned systems by bridging the gap between academia, industry, and government.

With a deep commitment to skill development, technological advancement, and global impact, we strive to nurture young minds, passionate professionals, and visionary institutions, transforming potential into purpose. Through world-class training programs, research initiatives, strategic partnerships, and global outreach, we aim to establish India as a powerhouse of sustainable, inclusive, and pioneering AeroAstro innovation hub as Space for All globally.

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Membership tiers, one ladder

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Disciplines under one federation

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Centres across India

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Scholarships available

The Aero ecosystem

Twelve disciplines, one federation.

Advancing the frontiers of Aerospace

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Advancing the frontiers of flight and structures.

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Experience the Excellence

Nine tiers, one ascent — pick where you start

Explore diverse membership options designed to foster research and collaboration, with exclusive benefits tailored for individuals and institutions alike. Every tier carries forward everything below it.

Annual Fee

K12 Membership

All School Students, Kindergarten to 12th Grade

Early Exposure, Curiosity Building, Career Inspiration

  • Access to age-appropriate STEM & skill awareness content
  • National awareness programs, quizzes & global competitions
  • Digital participation certificates for all programs
  • Priority access to workshops, astronomy nights & aeromodelling
  • Role-model talks by scientists, engineers & innovators
₹1,000
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Annual Fee

Student Membership

Open to All Undergraduate Students, Any Stream

Skill Orientation, Applied Learning, Career Readiness

  • All benefits of K12
  • Technical workshops, bootcamps & hands-on programs
  • Global challenges, hackathons & innovation showcases
  • Mentorship sessions with researchers & industry experts
  • Professional digital ID & verification as AERO Member
₹1,500
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Professional Membership

All Graduates with Active Industry Professions

Research, Innovation & Knowledge Contribution

  • All benefits of K12 & Student
  • Research working groups & thematic clusters
  • Research methodology workshops & publication guidance
  • Co-author white papers, technical notes & research outputs
  • Preference for technical committees & review panels
₹5,000
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Lifetime Membership

Research Associates

Graduates Passionate About R&D, Any Stream

Knowledge Exchange, Mentorship & Leadership

  • All benefits of Professional
  • Recognition as Research Associate of AERO Federation of India
  • Serve as mentor, reviewer or jury member
  • Closed-door roundtables & policy dialogues
  • Invitations to national conferences & conclaves
₹30,000
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Startup Membership

All DPIIT-Recognised Startups, Govt. of India

Early Innovation Enablement & Ecosystem Access

  • All benefits of Professional & Research Associate
  • Platform to showcase products, prototypes & innovations
  • Mentorship from industry experts & researchers
  • Startup demo days & pitch forums
  • Support for technology validation & industry outreach
₹50,000
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MSME Membership

All MSME-Recognised Firms, Govt. of India

Industry Collaboration & Workforce Readiness

  • All benefits of Startup
  • Access to skilled student & researcher talent pool
  • Co-host workshops, skill programs & challenges globally
  • Linkage to direct recruitments
  • Engagement in workforce & upskilling priority discussions
₹1,00,000
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Institutional Partnership

All Academia & Research Institutional Partners

Capacity Building & Ecosystem Strengthening

  • All benefits of MSME
  • Programs integrated into institutional calendars, early priority
  • Joint hosting of national-level competitions & conferences
  • Support for research, innovation clubs & STEM labs
  • Institutional recognition as Partner Institution
₹3,00,000
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Annual Fee

Corporate Partnership

All Industry Leaders & CSR Partners

National Collaboration & Strategic Alignment

  • All benefits of Institutional
  • Strategic association with national STEM initiatives
  • Guide, advise or endorse programs globally
  • Structured outreach platforms for capacity building
  • Visibility as institutional partner in official communications
₹5,00,000
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Academia

Launch Your Career in Aviation Industry

The Airport Terminal Operations Manager (ATOM) course introduces students to airport terminal functioning and the operational ecosystem supporting safe, efficient, and passenger-friendly airport services. It is a first-of-its-kind aviation course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of airport terminal operations, policies, procedures, passenger service systems, and industry best practices.

Duration

3 to 6 months

Executive friendly programme

Contact hours

440 hours

Hands-on interactive training

Placement

100%

Placement assistance

Next intake

11 May 2026

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  • Approved by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India
  • Aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)
  • Aligned with National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) standards

ATOM

Airport Terminal Operations Manager

Offered with The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) and the Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC).

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Students

Let Your Dreams Take Flight

AERO FEDERATION invites K-12 and college students into an ecosystem of interactive resources, mentorship and technical insight across aerospace, robotics and AI-driven engineering.

What students work on

  • Carbon-neutral aircraft design
  • Drone technology
  • Satellite development
  • Telescope engineering
  • AI-ML automation and robotics
  • Astronautics

The journey

  1. Discover
  2. Learn
  3. Build
  4. Research
  5. Compete
  6. Innovate
  7. Fly

ISRO Space Tutor Awareness Program

Discover all of our free AEROFEDERATION learning resources and the ISRO SPACE TUTOR PROGRAM. Register student enrollment for free now.

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Research

Our R&D @AEROFEDERATION

Our research team operates across on-site and remote collaborators, and collaborates with premier national institutions and global missions on space programs, planetary missions, astronautics and emerging technologies. The model emphasises AI-ML-driven cross-disciplinary breakthroughs.

Aerospace

Vehicles, structures and systems that carry us beyond the runway.

Space Science

The physics of space and the dynamics of celestial bodies.

Planetary Exploration

Missions and instruments that read other worlds.

Geoinformatics

Earth observation turned into decisions on the ground.

Robotics

Machines that work where people cannot go.

Automation

Autonomy across ground, air and orbital systems.

Vedic Astronomy

India's own astronomical tradition, studied rigorously.

2026 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Initiatives

Aeromanthan Bharat 2026

AEROMANTHAN BHARAT 2026 is the premier national aerospace mission envisioned and launched under the leadership of the AERO FEDERATION OF INDIA. It is a convergence platform for aerospace, aeronautics, space technology, defence innovation and research, aimed at India's youth.

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Navonmesh-Manthan

3-minute innovation and pitch videos

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Lekh-Manthan

Technical research essays

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Chitra-Manthan

Future flight visualization

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Pradarsh-Manthan

Technical poster presentations

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Kavya-Manthan

Patriotic and scientific poetry

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Vach-Manthan

Oratory and technical speech

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Sankalp-Manthan

Aerospace infographics and data design

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Vigyan-Manthan

Scientific photography

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Dhwani-Manthan

Aerospace podcasts and audio documentaries

Support us

Give Your Time Wings: Support Education, Innovation, and the SUSTAINABLE SKIES!

Donations support access to quality education, girl child empowerment, and aerospace and space science opportunities for underprivileged youth — aligned with UN SDG 4 and SDG 5.

Volunteer With Us

Join the #AEROFEDERATION. Power the Mission.

The federation invites volunteers — industry professionals and students alike — to contribute to sustainability initiatives.

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Fundraise With Us

Propel the Possible: Lead a Campaign, Lift the Next Generation of Space Pioneers.

Fundraisers become mission leaders, supporting space education and sustainable innovation through national campaigns, corporate challenges or local events.

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Where we are

Two headquarters, nodal centres across India.

New Delhi (NCT)

Headquarters (OPS)

I64, Basement, Lajpat Nagar-I, New Delhi (South) 110024, India

Bengaluru

Headquarters (CMS)

#10, 1st Floor, 1st Cross, New Manjunatha Layout, Sacred Hearts Main Road, T C Palya, near Patakki Godown, Bengaluru (North) 560036, Krishnarajapuram, Karnataka, India

Chandigarh

Nodal centre

D8, Technology Business Incubator, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, Punjab

Ghaziabad

Nodal centre

Atal Tinkering Lab, Bhagirath Public School, near Kamkus Campus, Block-B, Sector 23, Sanjay Nagar, Ghaziabad 201002, Uttar Pradesh

Bareilly

Nodal centre

Soon

Site under development

Greater Noida

Nodal centre

Soon

Site under development

Faridabad

Nodal centre

Soon

Site under development

Baghpat

Nodal centre

Soon

Site under development

Coimbatore

Nodal centre

Soon

Site under development

Get in touch

We want to hear from you.

Whether you are a student ready to launch your career, an innovator with a sustainable solution, or a partner looking to fuel the future of flight, we want to hear from you.