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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION
ALBANY, NY · EIN 472838619 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Micro (<$100K) · iaema.org
revenue
$40K
expenses
$142K
net assets
$571K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE VIABILITY AND BUSINESS INTERESTS OF THE AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT COMMUNITY, INCLUDING MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS,

profile · synthesized from sources

The International Airport Equipment Manufacturers' Association (IAEMA) promotes and supports the business interests of the global aviation ground support equipment (GSE) community, including manufacturers, distributors, and leasing companies. The organization fulfills its mission by organizing major industry expos in Europe and North America and facilitating global networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among GSE professionals. IAEMA serves as a unified voice for the industry, connecting members across more than 10 countries.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

GSE Expo Europe
Biennial industry expo held in Lisbon, Portugal, featuring indoor exhibits and outdoor demonstrations of ground support equipment, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and aviation professionals from Europe and beyond.
IAEMA Membership Network
Global membership program providing networking opportunities, industry intelligence, webinars, and collaborative growth initiatives for GSE manufacturers, distributors, and leasing companies.
International GSE Expo
Biennial global trade show held in New Orleans, Louisiana, showcasing the latest ground support equipment technologies with hundreds of exhibitors and live equipment demonstrations.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Industry Trade Association Services 2 activities
    • Advocating for aviation ground support equipment manufacturers
      Promotes and supports the business interests and viability of manufacturers, distributors, and leasing companies in the aviation ground support equipment industry through advocacy and industry representation.
    • Supplying ground support equipment globally
      Supplies 80% of ground support equipment to ground handlers, airlines, and airports worldwide, indicating a central role in global aviation infrastructure.
  • Professional Networking Events 2 activities
    • Facilitating strategic partnerships and business development
      Enables strategic partnerships between member companies and key aviation stakeholders such as airlines, airport authorities, and service providers via targeted introductions, co-marketing initiatives, and sponsored showcases.
    • Organizing international expos for ground support equipment industry
      Hosts two major global industry events — the International GSE Expo in New Orleans and GSE Expo Europe in Lisbon — featuring indoor exhibits, outdoor equipment demonstrations, and business networking for manufacturers, suppliers, and aviation professionals. These expos attract hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees annually.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Offering member benefits for industry expos
      Provides members with a 10% discount on exhibit space at the International GSE Expo – Las Vegas and GSE Expo Europe, enhancing their participation and visibility at major industry events.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Providing governance and strategic leadership through board participation
      Offers strategic leadership and industry expertise through active participation in the IAEMA Board of Directors, including executive roles such as Secretary, to guide organizational direction and growth.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Providing industry intelligence and communications to members
      Delivers curated industry intelligence to members through roundtables, webinars, whitepapers, and ongoing communications, supporting strategic decision-making and access to best practices in the ground support equipment sector.
  • Clean Transportation Adoption & Infrastructure 1 activity
    • Supporting deployment of electric ground support equipment infrastructure
      Oversaw the global deployment of over 66,000 electric ground support equipment chargers, supporting the industry’s transition to sustainable technologies.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$40K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$142K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$571K
Cash$571K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$571K
Liquid reserves48.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -92.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • ANDREAS FUNK — DIRECTOR
  • BEN REEVES — CHAIR
  • BROCK CROCKER — TREASURER
  • ERWIN JALIL — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER MATASY — EXEC ADMIN
  • JUSTIN BRENNAN — DIRECTOR
  • OWEN MCKENNA — SECRETARY
  • TODD TANNER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Advanced Charging Technologies Partner — President of Advanced Charging Technologies, a company involved in eGSE charging solutions.
  • Aviation Ground Equipment Corp. Partner — Employer of a current IAEMA board member, indicating organizational affiliation.
  • COBUS Industries Partner — Employer of a board member and organization within the airport equipment manufacturing industry.
  • COBUS LLC Partner — Company led by IAEMA Board Member Laila Engler, providing airport bus and ground transport solutions.
  • GSE Expo Europe Network — IAEMA-hosted event serving as a major ground support equipment industry gathering in Europe.
  • GSE Expo Europe Partner — Provides members with discounted and early access to exhibit space at the expo.
  • IAEMA Network — Represents over 50 manufacturers across more than 10 countries in the ground support equipment industry.
  • ITW GSE Partner — Long-term member organization benefiting from access to industry best practices and global networking opportunities
  • ITW GSE Partner — Member company providing testimonials about participation and benefits gained from IAEMA membership.
  • International GSE Expo Network — IAEMA-hosted global event dedicated to ground support equipment, held in New Orleans.
  • International GSE Expo – Las Vegas Partner — Provides members with discounted and early access to exhibit space at the expo.
  • Jetway Systems Europe Partner — Organization where a board member previously held an assignment and operates in the airport equipment sector.
  • Mallaghan Partner — IAEMA partner organization where board member Owen McKenna has been employed since 2000.
  • Power Stow Americas Partner — Ben Reeves, a board member of IAEMA, holds leadership roles at Power Stow Americas
  • Trepel Airport Equipment Partner — Former employer of a board member and organization within the airport equipment manufacturing industry.
  • United Airlines Partner — Former employer of a current IAEMA board member with relevant industry experience.
  • University of Colorado, Boulder Partner — Alumni affiliation for undergraduate studies in Economics and Political Science
  • University of Utah Partner — Alumni affiliation for MBA program
  • Women of GSE Partner — Partners with Women of GSE to support and connect women professionals in the Ground Support Equipment industry.
  • aviation ground support equipment community Network — Includes manufacturers and distributors within the aviation ground support equipment sector.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Collaborative Innovation Through Strategic Partnerships
    methodology: industry_collaboration_network
    By fostering strategic partnerships and collaborative networks among manufacturers, distributors, and leasing companies, the association drives industry-wide growth and market expansion, because shared expertise and joint ventures accelerate innovation and regional adoption of new technologies.
  • Global Market Engagement Through Biennial Expositions
    methodology: biennial-global-industry-platform
    By hosting rotating global expos with live demonstrations and direct engagement, the association advances sustainability and operational efficiency in GSE, because in-person, experiential platforms foster technology adoption, peer learning, and cross-regional collaboration.
  • Thought Leadership and Expertise Development
    methodology: expertise-driven industry advancement
    By leveraging multidisciplinary education, executive training, and governance by industry experts, the association advances innovation and leadership in the GSE sector, because deep technical and commercial expertise strengthens organizational capacity and drives professional standards.
  • Unified Industry Advocacy
    methodology: unified_industry_representation
    By aggregating the collective strength of GSE manufacturers and distributors, the association enhances industry viability through unified representation and advocacy, because a coordinated voice increases influence on policy, standards, and market conditions.