About us

NAFAN is the network bringing together French aerospace companies established, exporting or prospecting in North America (USA, Mexico and Canada).


In 2020, the NAFAN network was composed of:


  • more than 185 members established in the United States
  • 40 members established in Canada
  • 70 affiliated members, which are French companies which wish to establish in North America or which have a particular interest for this area.

MISSIONS

Born in 2012 from a partnership between GIFAS (Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales) and Business France (the French agency for the development of international trade and investment), this initiative aims to federate, share information and inform French manufacturers operating in North America.

YOUR GIFAS POINT OF CONTACTS IN NORTH AMERICA

Alix GUIGNE,GIFAS North America French Aerospace Network Coordinator (US)

Lucas LANDY,GIFAS North America French Aerospace Network Coordinator (Canada)

nafan@gifas.fr


NEWS

Industrie
Jan 8, 2026

2026 New Year Greetings from GIFAS: as the aerospace industry returns to full capacity, (...)

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.

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Mar 17, 2026

NAFAN Convention | Seattle – March 17th 2026

The NAFAN Convention will take place on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 and will bring together NAFAN members for a day of discussions, visits and meetings.


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