The Hub brings together scholars, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and international organizations to address emerging legal and economic challenges in the rapidly evolving aerospace sector. SHALE's work focuses on issues such as international aviation regulation, space governance, sustainability of air and space activities, trade implications of aerospace technologies, and the economic frameworks shaping global aerospace markets.

Drawing on the World Trade Institute’s expertise in international law, economics, and policy, the Swiss Hub promotes evidence-based research and fosters dialogue on regulatory developments affecting aviation and space activities. It aims to support informed policymaking, contribute to international legal debates, and strengthen Switzerland’s role as a center of excellence in aerospace governance.

Through research projects, events, and collaboration with public and private partners, the Hub provides a forum for advancing knowledge and developing practical solutions for the future of air and space activities.