Students battle for the prestigious AIAT Champion title, while teams push their limits to secure the Team Championship across multiple competitive events. At the pinnacle of the competition awaits the ultimate grand prize — a fully sponsored opportunity to accumulate real flying hours in Australia.
The Aerosim International Aviation Tournament (AIAT) is a regional aviation competition designed to introduce students to the world of aviation, engineering, and aerospace innovation through experiential learning. Organised by Aerosim, AIAT combines education and competition by challenging students to apply aviation concepts, technical skills, and teamwork in a structured, real-world inspired environment.
Now in its 5th Anniversary Edition, AIAT has expanded across multiple cities, bringing together young aviation enthusiasts to learn, compete, and grow through hands-on workshops, simulation-based training, and multi-stage competitive events.
As the premier competition for future aviators and engineering innovators, AIAT offers an exciting and dynamic series of challenges that push students to their creative and technical limits. This isn't just about building models – it's about diving into aviation theory, tackling real-world problems, and gaining hands-on experience in flight simulation. There truly is no competition like it.
Secondary-school students
Discover aviation through hands-on simulation, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving. AIAT exposes students to STEM pathways and helps them build early confidence in a high-growth industry.
Teachers
A structured platform to introduce aviation, strengthen STEM learning, and guide students in applying classroom concepts to real competition challenges. Perfect for enriching school programmes.
Investors
An opportunity to support future aviation talent, connect with an emerging education market, and explore collaborations within a fast-growing regional tournament ecosystem.
Parents
A safe, educational space for children to explore future career options, build soft skills, and participate in an international-level challenge that boosts their personal development.
Prof. Stephane Redonnet
Asst. Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, HKUST
Prof. Dr. Loo Chu Kiong
Department of Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, UM
Prof. Siu Chi Kit Andy
Assoc. Professor, City University of Hong Kong
Dr. Lau Ho Lam
Acting Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, UOWCHK
Prof. Dr. Yeap Gik Hong
UOWM KDU Penang University College Head of Operations (Batu Kawan Campus) & Head of School of Engineering, Computing & Built Environment
Ts. Dr. Goh Thing Thing
UOWM, Academic Department Head, School of Engineering
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sim Hock Kheng
Academic Department Head, Department of Engineering, UOWM KDU Penang University Colllege