Parachute Industry Association
| Formation | January 1977 | 
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| Type | Nonprofit | 
| Focus | Parachuting advocacy | 
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| Website | www | 
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.