The Grouping of Tunisian Aeronautical and Space Industries (GITAS in French) will be taking part in the 54th International Paris Air Show, to be held in Paris from June 19 to 25.

This is the "world's largest aeronautical event", which will be attended by more than 2,500 companies and representatives, GITAS announced on Friday.

On this occasion, a 100m² pavilion will be set up in the main hall of the Show, to house around twenty Tunisian companies, members of GITAS.

Through this participation, organized in partnership with the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA), GITAS aims to promote the Tunisian aeronautical industry sector.

The aim is to double investment in this sector by 2030.

The aeronautical industry in Tunisia represents more than 80 companies with more than 17,000 direct jobs. It contributes 3.5% of Tunisia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).