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…
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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)
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…
French special forces helicopter pilots to use augmented reality helmet
NHIndustries, the consortium made up of Airbus, Leonardo Helicopters, and Fokker, chose the TopOwl Digital Display helmet developed…
Airbus to reorganize its aerostructure sites in Europe
During a meeting of the European Works Council on April 21, 2021, Airbus announced the creation of two…
Greece reportedly mulls order for more Rafale fighter jets
The government of Greece is considering the acquisition of six additional French-made Rafale fighter jets, local media protothema.gr…
US and French aircraft carriers join forces in the Arabian Sea
The Marine Nationale (French Navy) Charles de Gaulle and the US Navy USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carriers…
First daytime test in 57 years for French nuclear air forces
Operation Poker, during which the French Air Force showcases its nuclear deterrence capability, is by no means a…
France suspends flights with Brazil until further notice
The French Prime Minister Jean Castex was questioned during a parliamentary session of questions to the government on…
French lawmakers approve the ban of certain domestic routes
The National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, adopted several measures to limit the emissions of…