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On the occasion of the 2026 Singapore Airshow, GIFAS announces the opening of its regional office in Singapore, a strategic hub to support the development of French aerospace and space players across Southeast Asia.

Paris, January 8th, 2026 – At its New Year press address, marking the first speech by its new President, Olivier Andriès, the French Aerospace Industries Association GIFAS underlined the strategic importance of the French aerospace industry as a pillar of the nation’s industrial and technological sovereignty.

The Spanish aerospace association TEDAE (Asociación Española de Empresas Tecnológicas de Defensa, Seguridad, Aeronáutica y Espacio) has decided to join GIFAS (France), ADS Group (UK) and BDLI (Germany) aerospace associations in the Aero Excellence International initiative. Within only one year, four countries have mobilized to support their value chain with this unique tool.

GIFAS welcomes the strong momentum given to the European space sector, backed by more than €22 billion in funding for the European Space Agency (ESA). France’s contribution, increased to €3.7 billion, will help meet the country’s strategic objectives. This commitment will also help to drive and sustain the competitiveness of France’s industrial ecosystem.