Clement Charpentreau
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Editor-in-chief
Clement joined the AeroTime editorial team in 2018 after honing his journalism skills in newsrooms across France. Clement has a particular interest in the role of the aviation industry in international relations. He reports mainly on developments in defense and security technology, and aviation safety. Clement is based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Clement joined the AeroTime editorial team in 2018 after honing his journalism skills in newsrooms across France. Clement has a particular interest in the role of the aviation industry in international relations. He reports mainly on developments in defense and security technology, and aviation safety. Clement is based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
US Army awards Griffon, Textron with next phases of FTUAS program
Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems have been awarded the next phases of the US Army’s Future Tactical Uncrewed…
Airbus reaffirms 2024 goals despite Q1 results below expectations
Airbus has reaffirmed its goals for 2024, regardless of first-quarter results that fell below expectations. “We delivered first…
Bienvenue! Croatia welcomes first batch of Dassault Rafale fighter jets
The Croatian Air Force has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the first batch of six Rafale fighter…
Airbus Helicopters Racer demonstrator successfully completes maiden flight
Airbus Helicopters has completed the successful first flight of its Racer demonstrator aircraft. Developed as part of the…
US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers return home after month-long Europe deployment
After a month-long deployment across Europe, US Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bombers and supporting personnel have returned…
Saab delivers fourth GlobalEye aircraft to UAE
The Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab delivered the fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft…
US Navy partners with Electra to explore eSTOL aircraft for contested logistics
The US Navy has inked a contract with Electra, facilitated by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), to…
USAF shortlists Anduril and General Atomics to develop drone wingmen
The US Department of the Air Force (DAF) has awarded funding to Anduril and General Atomics to develop…
Condor receives first Airbus A320neo amid fleet modernization
The German leisure airline Condor has recently received its first Airbus A320neo on lease from Avolon. The delivery…
Ukraine looks to produce Patriot air defense systems jointly with the US
Ukraine hopes to start the joint production of Patriot air defense systems, as affirmed by the Ukrainian Ambassador…
Mojave uncrewed air system successfully showcases gun pod capability
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) conducted a successful live-fire gun pod testing using its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System…
RAF Typhoon Display Team unveils commemorative livery for 2024 season
The Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team has revealed a freshly painted Eurofighter Typhoon jet set to dazzle…
Poland ready to host NATO nuclear weapons amid tensions with Russia: president
Polish President Andrzej Duda asserted Warsaw’s readiness to accept the deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory if…
Japan, South Korea report ballistic missile launches from North Korea
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from central North Korea towards the Sea of Japan. According to…
US Navy takes delivery of new T-54A multi-engine trainer aircraft
The United States Navy has received the first two T-54A aircraft, set to replace the T-44C Pegasus that has served…
Israel’s military response to Iran’s attack: what we know so far
Early on April 19, 2024, Israel responded to the drone and missile attack launched against its territory by…
Tupolev Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashes in southern Russia
A Tupolev Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed early on April 19, 2024, in southern Russia’s Stavropol region after completing…
B-52 bombers showcase capability to operate from civilian airport in Louisiana
Two B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers from the 20th Bomb Squadron recently landed at a civilian airfield as part…