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.

[4] The symposium consists of classes, displays, and a venue for other aviation organizations to meet.

The PIA members meet to discuss, revise, publish, and keep these specifications up-to-date.

The PIA advises the Federal Aviation Administration on parachute regulations.