Painlevé took a special interest in aviation, applying his theoretical skills to study the theory of flight. He approached the Chamber of Deputies in 1907 arguing that it was necessary to set up a branch of the military involved with aviation; he was successful and the military aviation service was set up.
Painlevé kinuha ng isang espesyal na interes sa Aviation, nag-aaplay ng kanyang panteorya kasanayan sa pag-aaral ng mga teorya ng flight. He approached sa Chamber of Deputies sa 1907 arguing na ito ay kinakailangan upang i-set up ng isang sangay ng militar na kasangkot sa Aviation; siya ay matagumpay at ang militar Aviation serbisyo ay naka-set up.