Macron approves construction of France’s next-generation aircraft carrier
France has advanced its next-generation aircraft carrier program to the realization phase. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on December…
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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)
Airbus delivers first H160 helicopter to French Gendarmerie Nationale
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 medium helicopter to France’s Gendarmerie Nationale. The handover took place on…
Airbus CEO remains confident in FCAS despite ongoing tensions with Dassault
The head of Airbus has once again voiced his confidence in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS),…
Security at French nuclear submarine base fires at unidentified drones
France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces is investigating the overflight of unidentified drones above the Île Longue naval…
Daher completes first flight of EyePulse MALE drone demonstrator
Daher has completed the first flight of its EyePulse medium altitude, long endurance (MALE) drone demonstrator, a rapid-turn…
French senator claims Airbus FCAS shortfalls drove Dassault’s governance push
A French senator has claimed that Airbus Germany failed to produce several technical sub-assemblies for the Future Combat…
ArianeGroup completes first launch of France’s new SyLEx suborbital test system
ArianeGroup has carried out the inaugural launch of SyLEx, a new sounding rocket flight test system developed for…
Safran expands India footprint with AMCA engine deal and HAMMER bomb production
Safran has expanded its industrial presence in India with two major agreements covering fighter-jet propulsion and the local…
Dassault and Thales to develop AI for crewed and uncrewed combat aircraft
Dassault Aviation and Thales have entered a long-term strategic partnership to develop “controlled and supervised” artificial intelligence (AI)…
Germany’s Air Force chief open to alternatives as FCAS fighter faces uncertainty
Germany’s recently appointed Air Force chief, Lieutenant General Holger Neumann, has signaled that Berlin is prepared to consider…
US report details China’s disinformation campaign targeting the Rafale fighter
China’s attempt to exploit the May 2025 India-Pakistan clash to undermine the Rafale fighter has now been formally…
France tests new loitering munitions developed by EOS Technologie: video
EOS Technologie has released new footage showing the automatic strike test of its Veloce 330 and Rodeur 330…
France and Germany consider dropping sixth-generation fighter from FCAS program
France and Germany are considering scaling back the fighter aircraft component of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)…
France and Ukraine sign letter of intent for up to 100 Rafale fighter jets
France and Ukraine have signed what both leaders called a historic defense agreement covering the procurement of 100…
France completes second test firing of upgraded nuclear cruise missile
France has completed a second evaluation firing of its upgraded ASMPA-R air-launched nuclear missile, advancing one of the…
Germany’s Airbus works council renews call to end FCAS partnership with Dassault
Airbus Defence and Space’s works council in Germany has again questioned Dassault Aviation’s role in the Future Combat…
Ireland to request European air defense support ahead of 2026 EU presidency
Ireland is considering asking for air defense assistance from its European partners during its upcoming presidency of the Council of…
France uses Mirage 2000D RMV to test combat AI and human-machine teaming
France’s upgraded Mirage 2000D RMV, a mid-life program covering 55 aircraft, is evolving from a straightforward modernization into…