Presentation

Overview of GITAS and the Tunisian Aerospace Sector

Founded in 2006, GITAS (the Tunisian Aerospace Industries Association) brings together the leading aerospace companies operating in Tunisia.

Representing a wide range of specialties across the industry, its members share a common ambition: to foster the development of a competitive, innovative, and internationally recognized Tunisian aerospace sector.

All member companies are establisased in Tunisia and actively operate within the aerospace industry.

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Expertise and Trades in the Sector

Geographic Distribution of Member Companies

GITAS member companies are spread across several strategic industrial clusters:

  • Grand Tunis
  • Bizerte (65 km from Tunis)
  • Sousse, Monastir Sousse, Monastir (140 km from Tunis)
  • Sfax Sfax (270 km from Tunis)
  • Soliman (35 km from Tunis) (35 km de Tunis)
  • Utique (around 41 km from Tunis) (environ 41 km de Tunis)
  • Zaghouan (60 km from Tunis) (55 km de Tunis)

Role and representativeness

The Association represents the interests of the Tunisian aerospace industry in its engagement with national authorities, international institutions, and strategic partners. It promotes the sector both domestically and internationally, while working to enhance the business environment, strengthen the competitiveness of its members, and position Tunisia as a leading destination for aerospace investment, industrial partnerships, and technological excellence.

Vision and Objectives

GITAS works to develop an integrated, competitive and internationally recognised Tunisian aerospace supply chain. Through a high-performing industrial ecosystem bringing together companies with complementary expertise, the consortium fosters synergies between sector stakeholders and offers prime contractors access to reliable, competitive and certified partners. GITAS also supports the establishment of new businesses in Tunisia by highlighting the country’s strengths in terms of skills, quality, proximity to Europe and industrial competitiveness.

Members’ Areas of Expertise

Member companies operate in various professions:

  • Aeronautical Wiring
  • Boilermaking, precision sheet metal work, hard metals, and assembly
  • Composite
  • Electronics
  • Equipment & Systems
  • Foundry
  • Engineering & Design office
  • Maintenance aéronautique (MRO)
  • Tooling
  • Plastics
  • Precision Machining and Engineering
  • Surface Treatment
Organization
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