About Us
IASC connects Chinese and international aviation markets by convening decision-makers through our flagship events and enabling compliant cross-border trade.
Through tailored programs, we help aerospace stakeholders—from SMEs to global partners—build customer and supplier relationships, navigate complex market and regulatory requirements, and execute cross-border supply chains with audit-ready rigor.
Our History
2018
1st IASC AeroSummit launches as the CIIE’s civil aviation module.
Building on the China International Import Expo (CIIE), IASC established the AeroSummit to convene civil aviation stakeholders for high-level dialogue, partnership building, and cross-border collaboration.
2019
Paris Air Show (Le Bourget): IASC connects with the EACP.
During the Paris Air Show, IASC was introduced to the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership (EACP), marking the start of IASC’s long-term engagement with the global aerospace cluster community and international collaboration programs.
2019
IASC co-hosts with Choose Paris Region and CCI Paris Île-de-France.
With Choose Paris Region and CCI Paris Île-de-France joining as co-hosts—alongside continuing participation from Washington State—AeroSummit marked a clear step toward a global platform. The AeroSummit convened major OEM-aligned communities across Boeing, Airbus, and COMAC.
2021
IASC signs an MoU with EACP to formalize Europe–China aerospace cluster collaboration.
IASC and the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership (EACP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize cooperation between the two organizations and strengthen bilateral aerospace engagement between Europe and China.
2023
GACP is established at the Paris Air Show, forming the world’s largest aerospace cluster network.
Global Aerospace Cluster Partnership (GACP), an initiative of the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership (EACP), was officially formed by +60 aerospace clusters representing European, Asian, American, and African aerospace industries.
2024
Inaugural GACP China International Cluster Exchange.
IASC hosted the first GACP China International Cluster Exchange, integrating the 7th IASC Leadership Summit with in-market visits across Shanghai, Chengdu, Deyang, and Taicang. Delegations from Wales, Singapore, France, Germany, and the United States met with Chinese SMEs and policymakers and connected with global aerospace leaders during the AeroSummit program.
2025
Summit expands to Hunan; IASC debuts its first Chinese Aerospace Clusters Pavilion at the Paris Air Show.
In June 2025, IASC launched its China for Global Pavilion at the 55th International Paris Air Show (June 16–22), showcasing a curated group of Chinese aerospace companies and facilitating targeted introductions with international partners.
In November 2025, the 8th IASC AeroSummit was hosted in Hunan for the first time, strengthening on-the-ground engagement in a new regional aerospace hub while keeping its China–global supply chain focus.
China International Import Expo
The world's pioneering annual national import-themed expo, and parent to the IASC Leadership Summit
In 2024…
The seventh CIIE attracted 3,496 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions, engaging with a wide range of domestic and international professional buyers. The event resulted in tentative deals worth $80.01 billion for one-year purchases of goods and services, marking a 2% increase from the previous year.
The CIIE continues to be a vital platform for businesses of all sizes. Among the 3,496 exhibitors were 297 Global Fortune 500 companies and a broad mix of SMEs, underscoring the expo’s appeal across the global business landscape.