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…
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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)
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…
Mali accuses France of espionage over drone footage showing mass grave staging
The Malian authorities accused France of “espionage” and “subversion” after videos taken by a drone belonging to the French…
Drinks firm Bacardi sues American Airlines over missing cases of Cognac
The curious case of crates of Cognac. Drinks maker Bacardi USA is suing American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) over…
Air France Boeing 777 suffers control problems on approach to Paris
Pilots of an Air France Boeing 777 experienced problems with the aircraft’s controls on approach to Paris-Charles de…
French CAA warns Russia GPS jamming over Ukraine may affect civil flights
The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) raised the alarm on the Russian military jamming of satellite navigation systems…