France selects Airbus A321 MPA to replace Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft
The French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement – DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence…
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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)
Northrop Grumman begins production of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for French Navy
Northrop Grumman Corporation has officially commenced production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for the French Navy. …
Thales enhances Rafale reconnaissance with AI-driven Talios pod upgrade
Thales has announced a new upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, specifically designed for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale…
French Navy Rafale fighter refuels A400M airlifter mid-flight for the first time
A French Navy Rafale M fighter jet recently refueled an A400M transport aircraft to test the capabilities of…
Defense powerhouse Thales faces British and French bribery and corruption probe
One of the world’s largest defense firms is being investigated by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and…
Ryanair threatens major cuts at French regional airports if taxes are increased
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, has announced its intention to withdraw a host of services from 10 regional airports…
French Air Force tests resilience with Rafale deployments in NATO ACE exercise
In early November 2024, the French Air and Space Force carried out a series of deployments to support…
Airbus reportedly wins France’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft program over Dassault
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the French Ministry of the Armed Forces has chosen Airbus Defence & Space over…
F1 driver Charles Leclerc trades Ferrari car for Rafale jet with French Air Force
Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc swapped his Ferrari for a Rafale fighter jet during a special two-day training…
French hydrogen aviation startup Beyond Aero closes €20M Series A funding round
French hydrogen aviation startup Beyond Aero has closed a €20 million Series A funding round co-led by VC…
France advances with VISION stargazing navigation technology for aircraft
The French Ministry of Armed Forces’ Defense Innovation Agency (AID) announced significant progress in developing its VISION project,…
France to deliver three upgraded Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine in early 2025
France is set to supply three Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine during the first quarter of 2025. …
French Rafale jets fly over US to honor Lafayette bicentennial
Between October 17 and 21, two Dassault Rafale jets and an Airbus A330 MRTT Phénix tanker from the…
The Dassault Mercure: France’s answer to the Boeing 737 that failed to take off
The dawn of the jet age brought with it a range of new aircraft designed for a variety…
French defense minister opposed transfer of second-hand Rafale jets to Ukraine
French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu opposed the transfer of second-hand Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine. According…
France announces stealth combat drone to support Rafale F5 by 2033
Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces, has confirmed the development of a new combat drone to…
France confirms delivery of Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine by first half of 2025
France plans to deliver French-made Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine by the first half of 2025, Minister of…
French officers to be tried for corruption in strategic airlift contract awards
A trial involving several high-ranking French military officers and executives from a logistics company, International Chartering Systems (ICS),…