Its stated primary purpose is to "advance the sciences, engineering, technology and management of aerospace, aeronautics and aviation and to foster and promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits".

The Aeronautical Society of India is the only forum in the country that provides intense interaction between professionals from all facets of civil and military aviation as well as the manufacturing/training/maintenance agencies.

Over the years, the Aeronautical Society of India has generated large pool of aviation manpower through non-formal education and training programmes.

A pass in this examination has been recognized by the Central Government in the Ministry of education as being equivalent to a degree in Aerospace Engineering from an Indian University.

The Society conducts and Annual Essay competition to recognize and encourage talent among students, engineers and scientist, and awards prizes to winners.

The Society also confers a number of awards for contributions in fundamental / applied research in the field of aeronautics and space, every year.

Krishna Rao M.B Sarwate Avhisek Kumar Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, former Chairman DRDO & Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri The AeSI conducts Associate Membership Examination twice a year.