About IAACS
The International Association for Aerospace Composite Structures — a professional scholarly publishing organization advancing research in aerospace composite structures.
Mission
To advance the science and engineering of aerospace composite structures through rigorous peer-reviewed research, professional collaboration, and open dissemination of knowledge.
Vision
To become the globally recognised scholarly home for the complete aerospace composite-structure lifecycle.
Strategic Positioning
“A specialized scholarly platform connecting aerospace composite materials, structural mechanics, manufacturing, testing, durability and certification.”
Founding Principles
Specialization
Own the intersection of composite structures and aerospace engineering.
Quality
Rigorous peer review, editorial independence, ethical publishing from the start.
Transparency
Clear editorial policies, peer-review procedures, and governance structures.
Community
A genuine international research community of authors, reviewers, and readers.
Openness
Open access, open data, and open science principles.
Sustainability
Sustainable governance and financial models from the beginning.