France buys General Atomics electromagnetic catapults for new aircraft carrier
The United States Department of Defense announced that a contract has been awarded to General Atomics in order…
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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)
France’s first “Top Gun” class for Rafale pilots graduates
The first class of the French Air and Space Force Qualified Weapons Instructor (QWI) course for Dassault Rafale…
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude to take over at aircraft maker ATR, its first female CEO
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has named Nathalie Tarnaud Laude as its new chief executive from September 2022, its…
Airhub A320 comes within 6 ft of crashing while on approach to Paris
A flight with 172 passengers came within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of hitting the ground while on approach…
French Barkhane force airlifts out of Mali to redeploy in Niger
As France disengages from Mali, soldiers and equipment involved in Operation Barkhane are being airlifted to Niger. The French…
French MQ-9 Reaper drone crash lands in Niger
A French MQ-9 Reaper Block 1 armed drone suffered a technical incident during a surveillance mission over the…
France and India to jointly develop new helicopter engines
France’s Safran Helicopter Engines and India’s Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop…
France retires Mirage 2000C fighter jets
The French Air and Space Force has bid farewell to the Dassault Mirage 2000C fighter jet. The type…
France, Germany mutualize NH90 helicopter fleet support
Through the NATO Helicopter Management Agency, France and Germany signed a new contract with NHIndustries to better support the support…
French Air Force launches local “Top Gun” school for Rafale pilots
The French Air and Space Force has launched a Qualified Weapons Instructor (QWI) course for Rafale fighter pilots…
France launches tender for observation tethered balloons
The French procurement and technology agency, Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), launched a tender to procure tethered balloons…
What was it like to work as a flight attendant on Concorde?
Being able to fly on Concorde, the world’s first supersonic passenger jet, was a dream of many. The…
Dassault delays entry into service of Falcon 6X business jet to mid-2023
Dassault Aviation is delaying the entry into service of the Falcon 6X business jet to the middle of…
France deploys MAMBA air defense system to Romania
The French armed forces in Romania deployed the SAMP/T ground-to-air defense system, also called MAMBA, to “provide a…
Bordeaux prepares the airport of tomorrow
Taking advantage of the exceptional growth of its metropolis, Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) has positioned itself to be an…
French Mirage 2000s intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Two French Mirage 2000-5F multirole fighters deployed in Estonia intercepted three Russian military aircraft. After NATO radar systems detected…
Air France-KLM eyes profitable summer as premium demand returns
Air France-KLM is expecting a strong summer after reporting better than expected results for the first quarter. The Franco-Dutch…
Confusion over the controls: Update on the Air France 777 approach incident
French investigators have released details showing how Air France pilots were making opposing movements to control their Boeing…