REACHING THE SKY -100 ANS D'INDUSTRIE AÉROSPATIALE FRANCAISE- (GIFAS)

From 4 to 12 October 2008, the French aerospace industry will be taking over the Champs-Elysées to celebrate its centenary

With a combination of respect for the unknown and the desire to conquer it, the French have always had a passionate relationship with the skies, so close and yet so far. For the centenary of the French aerospace industry, Gifas is keeping the flame alive, inviting members of the public – enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike – to discover this great industry that is France's pride and joy, in an open-air exhibition on the Champs-Elysées, transformed for the occasion. Through a rich programme including exhibitions of aircraft, equipment and photographs, an Environment pavilion, a Training & Employment forum, activities and talks, the public will be immersed in the history of a fabulous saga, reminding us that, in the words of Saint-Exupéry, "All grown-ups were children first…"