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Indonesia triggers final tranche of 18 Rafale fighters
The final tranche of 18 Rafale fighters for the Republic of Indonesia officially entered into force on January…
2024-01-09
Air Algerie stowaway found hidden in landing gear at Paris airport hospitalized
A man who was found hidden in a plane’s landing gear at a Paris airport is fighting for…
2023-12-29
French Air and Space Force bids adieu to last Boeing C135FR tanker
The French Air and Space Force has retired the last Boeing C-135FR from service during a recent ceremony…
2023-12-22
Moldova reinforces air defense with French GM200 radar system
The Moldovan Ministry of Defense announced it had received an air defense radar system from France on December 20, 2023. …
2023-12-21
Airbus prepares pilot cadets for flight in four new Elixir training aircraft
A flight school in Europe, 100% owned by Airbus, has acquired the first of eight fuel efficient Elixir…
2023-12-08
Will Belgium fully join the FCAS program by 2025?
Belgium has officially committed to integrating into the Future Combat Air System or FCAS program by June 2025,…
2023-11-27
In pictures: French aircraft carrier conducts post-maintenance catapult drill
The Charles de Gaulle nuclear aircraft carrier, flagship of the Marine Nationale (the French Navy), has successfully completed…
2023-11-24
Robin Aircraft ceases operations, enters liquidation
The Dijon Commercial Court ordered the liquidation of the French light aircraft manufacturer, Robin Aircraft. The court rejected…
2023-11-23
Uzbekistan reportedly eyes acquisition of 24 Rafale fighters from France
Uzbekistan expressed interest in acquiring 24 Dassault Rafale multirole fighters during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the…
2023-11-22
France’s DGA qualifies M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) successfully launched the latest iteration of the M51 strategic ballistic missile.…
2023-11-19
Bordeaux Airport: flying high
Nearly a year has passed since the supervisory board at Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) signed a five-year strategic plan.…
2023-11-16
Republic Airways becomes strategic advisor for Aura Aero’s 19-seat ERA
US-based regional airline Republic Airways (Republic) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to become a strategic advisor…
2023-11-08
Germany reaffirms commitment to FCAS amidst speculation of withdrawal
Amidst recent speculation and media reports suggesting a potential withdrawal from the Future Combat Air System or FCAS…
2023-11-05
Will Germany leave the FCAS program to join the British GCAP Tempest?
In a surprising development, Germany is contemplating leaving the Future Combat Air System or FCAS project with France…
2023-11-02
Airbus secures €1.2 billion in contracts to enhance French A330 MRTT fleet
Airbus will develop the Standard 2 of the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Phénix tanker for the…
2023-10-23
Saudi Arabia to order 54 Rafale fighters from Dassault Aviation: report
Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering the acquisition of 54 Rafale fighter jets, manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The information…
2023-10-22
Anonymous bomb threats disrupt air travel in multiple French airports
In a series of alarming incidents, several French airports, including Nantes (NTE), Lille (LIL), Bordeaux (BOD), Montpellier (MPL),…
2023-10-19
Air France resumes flights to Mali after two-month suspension
Air France will resume flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) in…
2023-10-11