PROAVIA is bridging French Expertise & International Airports.
PROAVIA is boosting French Airport & ATM Solutions worldwide.
PROAVIA is the professional association founded in 1976 as a joint initiative of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, French equipment manufacturers, and consultants to the airport and air traffic control sectors.
PROAVIA brings together French companies delivering technologies, equipment and services for airports and air traffic management.
Dual goals of PROAVIA are to promote French know-how in these sectors as well as to inform our 55 members about innovations and trends in France and throughout the world impacting aviation and airports.
We help our members build relevant connections, increase their visibility and develop opportunities in France and worldwide.
WHY IS PROAVIA YOUR IDEAL PARTNER ?
Save time with a trusted partner and access to a pre-qualified network of experts because PROAVIA represents a curated network of suppliers and consultants. PROAVIA acts as your single point of contact, introducing you to the right companies, so you can focus on what matters: delivering results for your project.
- vetting suppliers,
- verifying capabilities,
- aligning solutions to your needs
PROAVIA acts as your single point of contact, introducing you to the right companies, so you can focus on what matters: delivering results for your project.
Airports and Air Traffic Management are our specialities.
Contact us today and let's build the future of AIRPORTS together
OUR BOARD
PROAVIA is governed by a Board of Directors composed of 10 members appointed by the General Assembly.
Christel
BAREL
President of PROAVIA
Françoise
BOUCARUT
Vice-President of PROAVIA
Pauline
BLOT-GEORGES
Vice-President of PROAVIA
Ayce
CELIKEL
Treasurer of PROAVIA
Arnaud
FAYOLLE
Secretary of PROAVIA
OUR PARTNERS IN AIRPORTS AND EXPORT
Since 1976, the partnership between the French Civil Aviation Authority and PROAVIA has highlighted both national and industrial zFrench expertise, positioning France as a key international player in the airport and ATM sector.
The partnership between PROAVIA and UAF aims to strengthen collaboration between airport operators and industry stakeholders to foster innovation, operational performance, and environmental sustainability across French airports.
PROAVIA and Business France work closely together in order to support the international growth of French airport industry companies by facilitating access to foreign markets, connecting them with key decision-makers, and creating new business opportunities.
PROAVIA is member of CERT Aviation, Computer Emergency Response Team for the Aviation Sector, to participate to strengthen cybersecurity across the airport industry, and help its members build greater resilience against cyber risks.
PROAVIA'S ACTIVITIES
INFORMATION
Make better-informed decisions. PROAVIA provides members with targeted intelligence on airport development programmes, Air Traffic Management initiatives, market priorities, regulatory developments and emerging technologies.
Through expert briefings, meetings and shared resources, members can anticipate opportunities, understand operational needs and prepare for future projects.
NETWORKING
Meet the people shaping airports and air navigation. PROAVIA creates direct opportunities to engage with airport operators, air navigation service providers, civil aviation authorities, institutional partners and industry leaders.
Our professional events, expert meetings, site visits and business delegations help members develop qualified relationships and build long-term partnerships.
Expand your network with PROAVIA and strengthen your expertise.
PROMOTION
Strengthen your visibility in France and internationally. PROAVIA promotes its members’ expertise, technologies, project references and case studies to aviation decision-makers looking for proven and reliable solutions.
Through joint pavilions et international exhibitions, digital communication, networking meetings, and international delegations, members benefit from the reach and credibility of a recognised industry network in the global airport and aviation market.
INNOVATION
PROAVIA fosters innovation across the airport and air traffic management industry by encouraging collaboration between established companies, technology providers, and startups. Within this airport innovation network, members work together on key challenges shaping the future of aviation, including smart airports, digital transformation, cybersecurity, sustainable airport infrastructure, and advanced air traffic management systems.
By supporting collaborative projects and knowledge sharing, PROAVIA helps develop solutions that contribute to building smarter, safer, and more sustainable airports worldwide.
Why companies join PROAVIA
CONNECTIONS
Meet airport operators, air navigation service providers, public authorities and industry partners through targeted meetings, professional events and business delegations.
COLLABORATION
PROAVIA believes in the strength of collective expertise. By bringing together complementary companies, we encourage knowledge-sharing, partnerships and synergies that help address the evolving challenges of airports and air navigation.
VISIBILITY
Increase the reach of your expertise, project references and case studies through PROAVIA’s digital communication and international presence.
EXPORT
Access priority markets through international exhibitions, PROAVIA shared pavilions, market briefings and collective business missions.