President Macron commits to delivering SCALP long-range missiles to Ukraine
During the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France…
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France holds a prominent position in the global aviation industry, renowned for its expertise in aircraft manufacturing, aerospace technology, and air transportation. The nation boasts a rich aviation heritage, dating back to the pioneering days of flight.
Key Facts
- Major Aircraft Manufacturer: Airbus (partially based in France)
- National Airline: Air France
- Largest Airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Aerospace Agency: CNES (National Centre for Space Studies)
- Significant Presence: Safran, Thales, Dassault Aviation
- Air Show: Paris Air Show (International Paris Air Show)
- Contribution to Aviation History: Concorde supersonic jet (joint project with the UK)
Here’s the complete lineup for the 2023 Bastille Day flypast
The aerial parade of the French National Day (also known as Bastille Day) celebrated on July 14 has…
French Rafale fighters face “unprofessional” behavior from Russian Su-35
In a recent incident in the Levant, the French Air & Space Force (AAE) raised concerns over the…
Operation Pegase 23: French Air Force showcases power projection in the Pacific
With the French Air and Space Force conducting Operation Pegase 23 in the Pacific region, France is showcasing…
MBDA to develop Mutant loitering munition for France
The European missile maker MBDA unveiled its Mutant concept, a loitering munition it will develop for the French…
France conducts first test firing of V-MAX hypersonic glider demonstrator
The Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), the French procurement and technology agency carried out the inaugural test firing…
Pilot of light plane chased by Rafale drops drugs in flight
The pilot of a private plane released packages of drugs over the Ardèche region, France, while being chased…
Is France about to fly its V-MAX hypersonic glider?
UPDATE 27-06-2023, 15:29 (UTC +3): The test took place on June 26, 2023. Here is our article about…
France challenges German-led European Sky Shield initiative
On the sidelines of the 2023 edition of the Paris Air Show, the French government, through its Minister…
Dassault and Safran divided on Belgium joining the FCAS program
Ahead of the Paris Air Show 2023, Olivier Andriès, the CEO of the French group Safran, has publicly…
Qatar to deliver 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Indonesia
Qatar is set to deliver 12 Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Indonesia after obtaining approval from France. …
Iraqi Air Force seeks to rebuild fleet with Dassault Rafale fighter jets
The Iraqi Air Force is looking to rebuild and modernize its fleet of fighter jets, the country’s Commander-in-Chief…
French ban on domestic short-haul flights is a ‘world first’
The French government has banned domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives, of less than 2.5 hours travel time,…
Emmanuel Macron announces that France will train Ukrainian fighter pilots
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled plans to provide training for Ukrainian pilots amid efforts to bolster Ukraine’s capabilities…
AURA Aero reveals final design for hybrid-electric aircraft concept
French startup AURA Aero has revealed the final design of its hybrid-electric aircraft currently under development. The ERA, a…
French startup tries to block sale of seaplane foil tech to Chinese investors
The picturesque town of Annecy, at the foot of the French Alps, seems like an unlikely setting for…
Which countries are airlifting their citizens from Sudan?
Multiple nations scrambled to evacuate foreign citizens by air out of Sudan’s battle-stricken capital, Khartoum. Since April 15, 2023,…
France to start building new nuclear aircraft carrier by 2026
France will begin the construction of its next-generation nuclear aircraft carrier by 2026, with sea trials to start…