Website
Website Example
[1] American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, "AIAA Journal Reference Style," AIAA, [online database], URL: https://aiaa.org/publications/journals/reference-style-and-format/ [retrieved 15 March 2024].
AIAA Citation Generator
AIAA style is published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and is used in aerospace engineering publications. This citation generator follows the AIAA Publications Style Guide.
Aerospace Engineering
What sources can you cite in AIAA format?
- Journal articles
- Conference papers
- Books and book chapters
- Technical reports
- Theses and dissertations
- Standards documents
- Patents
- Websites and online sources
How to create AIAA citations
Reference list citations
AIAA references are numbered and formatted as: [#] Author(s), "Title," Journal Name (italicized), Vol. #, No. #, Year, pp. #-#. DOI. Authors use: Last name, First Initial. Middle Initial. Use 'and' before the last author. Use title case for titles. Italicize journal names and book titles. For conference papers, include conference name, location, and paper number. Include DOIs when available as the last element.
In-text citations
AIAA uses numbered citations in brackets [1] that correspond to the numbered reference list. Citations are numbered in order of first appearance. For multiple citations: use [1, 3, 5] for non-consecutive or [1-3] for consecutive numbers. You can include page numbers: [4, p. 250] or chapter references: [4, Chap. 3]. Place citations before punctuation. The reference list is ordered numerically.
AIAA Citation Examples
See how to format different source types in AIAA.
Journal Article
Journal Article Example
[2] Smith, J. A., Doe, M. B., and Brown, C. D., "Aerospace Research Methods," AIAA Journal, Vol. 45, No. 2, 2024, pp. 123-145. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J123456
Book
Book Example
[3] Brown, C. D., Introduction to Aerospace Engineering, 3rd ed., Academic Press, New York, 2023, pp. 50-75.
Quick AIAA Rules
Author Format
Last name, First Initial. Middle Initial. Use commas between authors. List all authors in references (no 'et al.').
Title Format
Title case for article titles. Italicize book titles and journal names.
Date Format
Year after title or publisher. Include full dates for conference papers and online sources.
Journal/Source
Italicized journal name, Vol. volume, No. issue, Year, pp. page range. Include DOI if available.
In-text Citations
Use numbered citations in brackets: [1], [2], etc. Multiple citations: [1, 3, 5] or [1-3]. May include page numbers: [4, p. 250].
About this AIAA citation generator
This citation generator formats references according to the AIAA Publications Style Guide used by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. It supports journal articles, conference papers, technical reports, and other sources common in aerospace engineering. The tool follows AIAA's numbered citation system with brackets. For submissions to specific AIAA publications, verify formatting requirements in the journal's author guidelines.
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Common AIAA citation mistakes
- Forgetting to include paper numbers for conference papers
- Not italicizing journal names and book titles
- Using parentheses instead of brackets for citation numbers
- Omitting 'Vol.' and 'No.' labels before volume and issue numbers
- Not including retrieval dates for online sources
- Placing DOIs before page numbers instead of after
AIAA Frequently Asked Questions
What is AIAA citation style?
AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) style is used in aerospace engineering publications. It uses numbered reference citations enclosed in brackets [1], [2], etc.
How do I cite a website in AIAA?
Include bracketed number, author/organization, title in quotes, URL preceded by 'URL:', and retrieval date in brackets. Format: [#] Author, "Title," URL: address [retrieved date].
How do I cite multiple sources in AIAA?
For multiple sources, list numbers in brackets separated by commas [1, 3, 5] or as a range [1-3]. For consecutive sources, use a range; for non-consecutive, list individually.
Does AIAA require DOIs?
Yes, AIAA strongly recommends including DOIs for journal articles when available. Place the DOI as the last element of the reference after the page numbers.
Other Citation Styles
Last updated: December 2025 — AIAA formatting rules.