French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS)

The French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) represents France’s civil and military aerospace industry, from major manufacturers and equipment suppliers to SMEs and startups. It coordinates common industry priorities and advocates on research, procurement, environmental policy, certification, taxation and European space policy. Member support includes supply-chain performance and digital transformation, industrial cybersecurity, international business missions and French pavilions at trade shows. GIFAS contributes to civil-aviation research strategy through CORAC, the French Civil Aviation Research Council. Its public observatory provides sector information on revenues, exports, research and employment, while its industry networks support recruitment and supplier collaboration. Through its SIAE subsidiary, GIFAS organizes the biennial Paris Air Show at Le Bourget.