French Mirage 2000 crashes in Mali, crew safe
A French Dassault Mirage 2000D crashed in a deserted area of the region of Hombori, central Mali, on…
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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)
“Air Cocaine”: court acquits two pilots involved in drug smuggling case
Initially sentenced to six years in prison, two French pilots caught in a case of drug smuggling colloquially…
France to end maritime patrol aircraft program with Germany?
In 2018, Germany and France conjointly agreed to develop a new naval patrol plane, the Maritime Airborne Warfare…
Binter Canarias to launch three routes towards France
Starting from the beginning of July 2021, the Spanish regional carrier Binter Canarias will launch three new routes…
Passengers claim Ryanair flight left Toulouse without them
About 50 passengers claim they were left behind in Toulouse by Ryanair after their flight left early.On June…
Air France-KLM CEO sees business travel return despite low demand
Air France-KLM Group chief executive officer Ben Smith said he believed that business travel would return despite decreased…
French Airbus A400M Atlas reaches initial operational capability
The Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft of the French Air and Space Force has reached initial tactical capability…
Croatia reportedly selects Dassault Rafale F3R fighter jet
While Croatia is still officially deciding which one of two contendents will replace its aging fighter fleet, local…
Unauthorized to bypass Belarus, Air France cancels flight to Moscow
Air France was forced to cancel a Paris-Moscow flight because the Russian authorities did not approve a new…
A Bugatti Chiron challenges a Rafale fighter jet on the runway
To celebrate the pioneers of French aviation, the Alsace-based manufacturer Bugatti released a limited series of 20 Chiron…
Atlantic Trident: Rafales, F-35s, and Typhoons fly together
For the first time, the Atlantic Trident exercise organized by NATO from May 17 to 28, 2021, is…
France, Germany, Spain finally reach agreement on FCAS demonstrator
The Defense Ministers of France, Germany, and Spain announced they reached an agreement regarding the Phase 1B of…
Coup at Aigle Azur: court sentences rebellious executives
A French court condemned the two executives responsible for an attempted coup at Aigle Azur to pay moral…
France to test V-MAX hypersonic glider in coming months
Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, confirmed that France would carry out the maiden flight of its…
French fighter pilot reports traumatic “attack run” hazing
A French fighter pilot filed a legal complaint after being subjected to an unusual and traumatizing hazing, as…
Germany prefers Boeing P-8A Poseidon to France’s ATL2 offer
Germany seemingly rejected the offer from France to temporarily acquire 4 Dassault Breguet Atlantique 2 aircraft, and should…
Egypt confirms order for 30 Dassault Rafale from France
France and Egypt signed a contract for the delivery of 30 Rafale fighter jets manufactured by Dassault. Rumors…
India plans to lease six A330 MRTT tankers from France
The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to lease one A330 MRTT tanker from France for training purposes and…