Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI) was founded in the year 1991 with the basic objective to bring together various industries ,R & D and other organisations in the country engaged in the field of Aerospace on a common platform to provide interaction among themselves as well as with overseas industries / organisations to enhance growth opportunities for all. The formation of the SIATI was the initiative of Dr. C.G.Krishnadas Nair,former Chairman, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited,Bangalore on recieving the National Aeronautical Prize (1990),from the Aeronautical Society of India instituted by Aeronautics Research & Development Board, Ministry of Defence,for his outstanding fundamental and applied work in Aeronautical Technology. The council of trustee of SIATI consists of eminent persons drawn from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.Indian Space Research Organisation, Aeronautical Development Agency, Directorate of Aeronautics, Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Private Entrepreneurs. The Society as of today has about 300 Small/Medium Scale Industries as its members enjoy the patronage of lead Aerospace organisations including R & D in the country .Siati conducts Seminars and Workshops of tropical interest in Aerospace Technologies. R & D Managements, Production, Quality etc. It leads delegations to participate in National/International Airshows, Exhibitions and Interactive workshops with overseas Aerospace organisations and Societies and encourages entrepreneurs for Joint Venture ,Co-Development and Co-production in Aerospace. SIATI has instituted several awards for recognising outstanding achievements in aerospace technology development and indigenisation.