The French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) is an industry body that brings together more than 500 companies, ranging from main prime contractors and system suppliers to SMEs and startups. They form a cohesive, hard-driving high-technology sector specializing in the design, development, construction, marketing, and maintenance of all aeronautical and space programs and equipment, both civilian and military aircrafts, as well as defense and security systems.

GIFAS represents an industry whose 2024 sales amounted to €77.7bn, with 74% in civil aviation and 26% in defence. As the leading contributor to France’s positive foreign trade balance, the sector generates 82% of its consolidated sales accounted for exports. It directly employs 222,000 people.

Every two years, GIFAS organizes the International Paris Air Show, the world’s premier aerospace show. The 56th Paris-Le Bourget Airshow will take place from June 14 to 20, 2027.