NATO fighters intercept Russian bombers three times in one week
In recent days, multiple flights of Russian long-range aircraft near the British identification zone have put the Royal…
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)
On this day: Turkish Airlines Flight 981 crashes and kills 346
On March 3, 1974, a Turkish Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-10, which operated Flight 981 between Istanbul and London,…
easyJet flight diverts to Jersey over urgent medical emergency
An easyJet flight bound for Southend declared an emergency above France before diverting to land on the British…
France, Germany sign European next gen fighter jet prototype deal
After long-lasting deliberations, France and Germany have officially agreed to develop a prototype of the next-generation fighter jet. The…
European fighter jet demonstrator receives German greenlight
The members of the Bundestag, the German Parliament, have approved the funding for the development of a technology…
Bundestag votes to decide the future of European fighter jet
The German Parliament, the Bundestag, is due to vote on the production contract for the demonstrator of the…
Airports take action against Chinese coronavirus spread
Airlines and airports in China and around the world are taking actions to contain the spread of the…
How Iran changed course on Flight PS752 shootdown
After three days of denial, the Iranian authorities eventually admitted that the crash of the flight PS752 was…
Child stowaway found dead in Air France flight
The body of a child was found in the landing gear well of an Air France flight between…
Casil realizes huge capital gain with sale of Toulouse airport
The Chinese fund Casil Europe has sold its 49.99% stake in Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (ATB), the fifth busiest airport…
Aigle Azur time slots: Air France-KLM winner, Ryanair left out
Aigle Azur bankruptcy in September 2019 left a pool of over 12,000 flight slots up for grabs. The…
France braces for strikes, 20% of flights cut
The French General Directorate of Civil Aviation required airlines to cut 20% of their flights over French territory…
Three French rescuers killed in helicopter crash
Three rescuers were killed in the crash of a Civil Security helicopter near Marseille, France, as they were…
Safran and MTU to create joint venture for FCAS engine
The French manufacturer Safran and its German counterpart MTU Aero Engines reportedly reached an agreement on the engine…
French helicopter collision in Mali: what we know so far
While engaged in a combat operation in Mali, a Cougar transport helicopter and a Tiger attack helicopter from…
Collision of two French helicopters kills thirteen soldiers
Thirteen French soldiers died in an accident involving two helicopters in Mali on the evening of November 25,…
France and Germany reach export agreement of future fighter jet
France and Germany signed an arms export agreement regarding weapons developed conjointly, a necessary step for the development…
Airbus and Dassault urge their governments to act on the FCAS
This year, the Paris Air Show saw the signing of the agreement that set the legal framework for…