Welcome to the University Aviation Association


University Aviation Association (UAA)
is the voice of collegiate aviation to colleges, universities, the aviation industry, government and the general public. The organization works through the almost 1,500 members from 131 member colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia to meet the ever-changing needs of the aviation industry and address the challenges of the 21st century.

The collective expertise of our membership plays a pivotal role in the advancement of degree-granting aviation programs that represent all segments of aviation, while providing support to more than 400 member STEM and aviation high schools across the country.


Upcoming Events

Visit UAA at SAFECON

When: May 18, 2026

Where: Moline, IL

Meet the UAA team at the National Aviation Championship!
SAFECON is the gold standard of collegiate aviation, bringing together the indust...

UAA 2026 CAEC - REGISTRATION OPEN

When: September 14, 2026

Where: Dallas, Texas

Recent News

UAA CAEC Sponsorship Available

May 1, 2026

For industry partners looking to achieve "saturation visibility" and maximize exposure, the UAA conference offers unparalleled sponsorship opportunities starting as low as $1,000.

Awards of Excellence Nominations Open

May 1, 2026

Nominations Now Being Accepted for UAA's 2026 Collegiate Aviation Honors. UAA invite's you to help us recognize the outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to our field.

CAEC Scheduled at a Glance – Dallas, Texas

May 1, 2026

UAA 2026 Schedule at a Glance – Join us in Denton, TX, from September 14–16 for the 79th Collegiate Aviation Education Conference

UAA Launches Air Service Development Certification Course

April 3, 2026

-- Ryan Leick, Ph.D., UAA President

I am excited to share progress on UAA's continued commitment to provide value-added initiatives strengthening the connection between collegiate aviation and our industry partners.

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