The Institute of Avionics and Aeronautics (IAA) at the Air University has been established as a centre of excellence for postgraduate studies and research & development in aviation related fields. 
The institute aims to support the nascent aeronautical as well as other associated high tech industries in Pakistan through multi-disciplinary research in navigation systems, guidance and control systems, active & passive surveillance systems, digital signal processing, microwave circuit design, communication systems, integration, structures, fluid dynamics and aerospace propulsion systems etc.