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7 april 2010 - Assessement of the French Aerospace, Defence Electronics and Security Industry

In presenting the 2009 results of the French aerospace, defence electronics and security industry, Jean-Paul Herteman, Chairman of GIFAS, began by recalling that this sector is a centre of excellence within the national economy.
“We are the biggest exporter in France and raise the largest sales profit (€14 billion in 2009). Each year, we spend 15% of our turnover on R & D to keep at the forefront of progress and innovation. This heavy investment and our high performance requirements feed back into other sectors and influence the whole country, whether by job-creation or technological transfer. And, since 2006, we have taken on 38,000 workers and this recruitment drive continued uninterrupted in 2009 with some 7,000 new recruits.”                                          

Recently published: GIFAS directory - 2010 Edition ...

The Gifas Directory features datasheets on all Gifas members. It includes an index of people, a list of members' offices and representatives by country, and a bilingual index of business activities and products. The Directory is a highly regarded source of basic information concerning the French aerospace industry. An updated version is published each year. Price: €73 (including VAT and postage). 

... and the new Digest

This background paper (20 pages), published annualy, presents the GIFAS and the French Aerospace, Defence Electronics & Security Industry. Free download (english version).

 

Environment

 

November 2009 - Eurocopter and the Bluecopter: the "greening" of helicopters

Against a backdrop of European regulations, sustainable development and competitive forecasts, Eurocopter has put in place a strong environmental policy affecting both its helicopters and manufacturing facilities.
A new Gifas press briefing, on the theme of the helicopter’s role in an eco-responsible environment, was organized on Monday 9 November at Eurocopter, attended by about twenty journalists from the environment and aviation press.
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June 2009 - Aircraft deconstruction and technological developments in eco-design

A second meeting was organized with Airbus, Tarmac Aerosave, Snecma, Sita, Dassault Aviation and ATR at Tarmac Aerosave in Tarbes, and at Dassault Aviation at Bordeaux-Mérignac, on Wednesday 27 May, on the subject of aircraft deconstruction and technological developments in eco-design.

 

GIFAS overview, its organisation and management structure.

 

 

 

GIFAS, the French aerospace industries association, has more than 260 members, from major prime contractors and system suppliers to small specialist companies.
They cover the full spectrum of skills from the design, development and production of aerospace systems and equipment to maintenance and operation.
Activities extend from civil and military aircraft and helicopters to engines, missiles and armament, satellites and launch vehicles, plus aerospace, defence and security major systems, equipment, subassemblies and associated software. 

 


 

 

 

GIFAS, has three main objectives:

 

 

  • to represent and co-ordinate
  • to analyse and defend trade interests
  • to promote and train  
Missions Become a member
Members Contact GIFAS
Organisation Affiliate companies
 

 

Welcome to the next Paris Airshow 2011

 

49th Paris International Airshow june 2011, 20 - 26

 
 

Overview of Gifas member companies

Browse through our members' presentations, including their contact details, organization charts, lists of subsidiaries and sites in France and abroad, and a description of their activities and products.

 
 


A comprehensive overview of the aerospace industry and major programmes.
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Training tax services Aéroemploiformation: current job opportunities and full details of careers and training in aviation.

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457 apprenticeships

 
 
 
 
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