ABOUT PROAVIA

PROAVIA

Bridging French Expertise & International Airports - Boosting French Airport & ATM Solutions worldwide

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.

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.

Airports, Aeronautics, Air Navigation are our specialities.

INNOVATIONS abound in our sector ... Sustainable, seamless, interconnected, tailor-made, efficient, intelligent, today's airport is avant-garde making every effort to satisfy the requirements of its passengers, companies and partners.

Here's why PROAVIA is your ideal partner :

Save time with a trusted partner : access to a pre-qualified network of experts because PROAVIA represents a curated network of suppliers and consultants.
PROAVIA simplify the process : vetting suppliers, verifying capabilities, and aligning solutions to your needs can take months
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.

Contact us today and let's build the future of AIRPORTS together

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OUR BOARD

PROAVIA est dirigé par un Conseil d’Administration composé de dix membres nommés en Assemblée Générale.

Christel

BAREL

Présidente de PROAVIA

Françoise

BOUCARUT

Vice-Présidente de PROAVIA

Ayce

CELIKEL

Trésorière de PROAVIA

Arnaud

FAYOLLE

Secrétaire de PROAVIA

Des partenariats privilégiés

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.

INFORMATION

PROAVIA is a leading airport industry association promoting French expertise in airport infrastructure, airport solutions, and air traffic management technologies worldwide. By bringing together more than fifty specialized airport solutions companies, PROAVIA showcases innovative technologies and services that support airport operators, civil aviation authorities, and aviation stakeholders.

Through international trade shows, collective missions, and targeted communication initiatives, PROAVIA increases the global visibility of its members and promotes their expertise across the global aviation and airport infrastructure market.

NETWORKING

As a key platform for the airport and aviation industry, PROAVIA provides strategic intelligence on airport development projects, aviation market trends, and air traffic management initiatives around the world. Members benefit from exclusive insights on emerging technologies, airport modernization programs, and regulatory developments affecting the global aviation sector.

Through expert meetings, seminars, and digital resources, PROAVIA helps airport solutions companies anticipate market opportunities and position themselves on major airport infrastructure and air traffic management projects.

Expand your network with PROAVIA and strengthen your expertise.

PROMOTION

PROAVIA acts as a powerful airport innovation network, connecting companies specialized in airport infrastructure, airport technologies, and air traffic management solutions. The association creates opportunities for collaboration between industry leaders, technology providers, and aviation stakeholders across the global airport ecosystem.

Through business events, networking meetings, and international delegations, PROAVIA enables its members to build strategic partnerships, identify new opportunities, and strengthen their presence 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 cutting-edge solutions that contribute to building smarter, safer, and more sustainable airports worldwide.

OUR APPROACH TO AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY

At PROAVIA, we are committed to promoting and showcasing initiatives that contribute to more sustainable airports and air navigation.

We firmly believe that supporting innovation in environmental performance, operational efficiency and responsible infrastructure is not only a necessity for the future of aviation and airports — it is essential to the long-term resilience of our sector and the preservation of our environment.

By fostering dialogue, sharing best practices and highlighting concrete solutions developed by our members, PROAVIA actively contributes to accelerating the transition towards more sustainable airport ecosystems.

Les valeurs qui nous guident

TRUST

At PROAVIA, long-term relationships are built on trust. We foster a reliable and transparent environment where members, airport stakeholders and institutional partners can exchange with confidence, develop meaningful connections and work together around shared ambitions for the future of airports and air traffic management.

COLLABORATION

PROAVIA believes in the strength of collective expertise. By bringing together complementary companies and stakeholders, we encourage dialogue, knowledge-sharing, partnerships and synergies that help address the evolving challenges of airports and air navigation.

PROXIMITY

We value close and meaningful relationships with our members, partners and airport stakeholders. Staying close means understanding operational realities, listening carefully to emerging needs and creating relevant connections that generate long-term value.

PRO-ACTIVITY

The airport and ATM sector evolves rapidly — and so do we. Through market intelligence, international outreach, innovation monitoring and opportunity sharing, PROAVIA helps its community anticipate change, remain competitive and seize future opportunities.