Industry Trade Associations
Key aerospace and defence industry bodies we work with across Europe and the United States.
United States
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is a leading American trade association representing over 300 United States aerospace and defense manufacturers. AIA businesses include manufacturers and suppliers of a diverse range of products, from civil and commercial aviation and avionics through to unmanned military platforms, space and satellite technologies. Founded in 1919, the AIA is also responsible for National Aerospace Standards in the United States.
aia-aerospace.org
United Kingdom
ADS Group
ADS Group is a highly regarded trade association based in the United Kingdom representing over 2,600 Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space organisations. Amongst others, the association's membership includes leading companies like Airbus, BAE Systems, Thales UK, Atkins, Leonardo Helicopters, GE Aerospace and GKN. ADS is also the parent company of Farnborough International Ltd, the organiser of the Farnborough International Airshow, and is led by many industry experts.
adsgroup.org.uk
Germany
BDLI (German Aerospace Industries Association)
BDLI is the German Aerospace Industries Association. Established since 1911, the association represents over 200 companies across a range of disciplines, comprising four different manufacturing groups: Aerospace, Defence, Space and Materials and Components. Notable members include industry leaders such as Rolls-Royce Deutschland, Siemens, Collins Aerospace, GKN, GE Aerospace, Northrop Grumman and many first tier suppliers.
bdli.de
France
GIFAS (French Aerospace Industries Association)
The French Aerospace Industries Association, known as GIFAS, is the leading aerospace association in France and represents more than 300 major companies and specialist suppliers. Active members of GIFAS include Airbus Group, Arianespace, Dassault Aviation, Safran Group, Thales and Thales Alenia Space, along with many top tier suppliers. As well as representing its members, GIFAS is responsible for organising the Paris Airshow, a major industry event occurring every two years.
gifas.fr
United Kingdom
FAC (Farnborough Aerospace Consortium)
FAC (Farnborough Aerospace Consortium) is a UK trade association with members based both in the UK and internationally. FAC is the longest established aerospace and defence trade body in the UK and provides support to over 300 companies located in the heart of the UK's aerospace industry.
fac.org.ukReady to Grow Your European Business?
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