Each year a General Assembly endorses IACA's work programmes. The General Assembly elects the President and Vice President as well as members of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of one Director from each member country and meets regularly to review the Association's work and priorities.

The day-to-day activities of IACA are managed by the Director General. IACA has four standing committees which bring together experts in aeropolitical issues, flight operations, ground operations and technical issues. Ad hoc working groups are also convened to provide expertise on specific issues such as flight time limitations. The standing committees and working groups provide a platform to exchange information, transfer know-how and develop joint initiatives.

Mission Statement

To promote the common interests of its member airlines and development of air transport and tourism To cooperate with all stakeholders in aviation in the promotion of a safe and efficient air transport system to benefit the consumer To facilitate communication and cooperation amongst member airlines and between such members and the international aviation community To represent IACA members' interests in consultation with international authorities and organisations involved in air transport, such as institutions of the EU, the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and EUROCONTROL