INAIA emerges as a result of the publication, in March 2014, of the document Smart Specialization Strategy for Castilla-La Mancha (RIS3 2014-2020). It stated that there is no center or institute, technological or university, that has among its objectives, directly and primarily, the development of the aeronautical industry in the Castilla-La Mancha region (see p.43).
The identification of the Aeronautical sector as strategic within the RIS3 (see p.76), has been possible because there exist two aeronautical industrial hubs in CLM: Illescas, as a national reference in the manufacturing of parts and subassemblies in carbon fiber, and Albacete, as a national reference in manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of helicopters.
For the development of the Aeronautical sector, RIS3 also clearly identifies that scientific-technological specialization should come from the collaboration between the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the aeronautical cluster. A significant part of this cluster is located in the Castilla-La Mancha region and in the south of Madrid.
Application for the establishment of the research institute affiliated with the University of Castilla-La Mancha.
Agreement for the establishment of the Research Institute by the Governing Council of the UCLM.
Tenders for the acquisition of the initial equipment for the institute cofunded by European Regional Development Fund and University of Castilla-La Mancha.
Completion of the adaptation works of building 26 on the Fábrica de Armas campus, which will from now on be the new headquarters of the INAIA.
Formal inauguration ceremony of the institute with the presence of political, academic, military authorities, and representatives of companies from the aeronautical cluster.