The influence of precipitation hardening on the mechanical properties in a 7050 aluminum alloys containing scandium have been investigated. It is proposed that the optimal aging treatment parameters were aging at 150℃ for 6h followed with 120℃ for 6h. The microhardness was Hv285 and the ultimate tensile strength and elongation were 666MPa and 6%, respectively. The microstructure of this alloy after aging possessed uniform and fine precipitate in the matrix.