GIFAS, the French Aerospace Industries Association, brings together more than 500 companies across aeronautics, space and defense: prime contractors, equipment manufacturers, SMEs and start-ups. Heir to an organization founded in 1908, it represents the industry, defends its interests and strengthens the competitiveness of its supply chain. The sector employs 230,500 people in France and generated €85.6 billion in revenue in 2025. Through its subsidiary SIAE, GIFAS organizes the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget.