Parachute Industry Association

Parachute Industry Association
FormationJanuary 1977 (1977-01)
TypeNonprofit
FocusParachuting advocacy
Location
Websitewww.pia.com

The Parachute Industry Association (PIA) is a business association which seeks to advance and promote the growth, development, training, and safety of military, commercial, and sport parachutes. It consists of more than 210 companies united by a common desire to improve business opportunities in this segment of aviation. The PIA is a nonprofit organization governed by an elected Board. The Parachute Industry Association was founded in January 1977 as the Parachute Equipment Industry Association.