About us

The Austrian Industrial Cooperation & Aviation Technology - AICAT - is a network consisting of the Austrian Economic Chambers, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (BMAW), the Federal Ministry of Defence (BMLV), the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) and the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI), companies and research institutions from the aeronautical sector.

Industrial cooperation

The aim of Industrial Cooperation is to bring Austrian technology companies to the forefront - particularly in the context of the international public procurement – and to present opportunities for cooperation with international OEM´s and their suppliers. The AICAT bundles the interests of Austrian companies in the fields of development, planning and procurement. Its purpose is to preserve the Austrian technology base and to support further technology advancements.

Aviation Technology

The aviation technology acts as a "one-stop-shop" within the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and bundles the interests of the Austrian economy in the aviation and aviation infrastructure sectors, in order to

• identify synergy and cooperation potentials
• strengthen competitiveness
• position Austria as a location for qualified system supply
• advocate a stronger representation of common interests and
• support exports by establishing international contacts.

Service for Members

The service for our members includes the preparation of information on current topics and support in the following areas:

• Showcasing our members' supply and performance capabilities
• Joint appearance at international venues
• Business partners, European/international cooperations and demand carriers
• Cooperations in research and development
• Legal framework and standards
• Qualification