Transavia 737 diverts after praying man attempts cockpit break-in
A Boeing 737 operated by Transavia, a subsidiary of Air France-KLM, diverted after a man tried to force…
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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)
Student fakes bomb threat to avoid meeting his parents
A fake bomb threat in an EasyJet flight from Lyon to Rennes, France, forced the plane to turn…
France invests €2 billion for Rafale new F4 standard
Dassault Aviation was contracted with the development of the Rafale’s new F4 Standard by the Minister of Armed…
European partners begin stealth tests of nEUROn drone
The technology demonstrator nEUROn is carrying out its fourth test campaign. Called “Low Observability”, it aims at testing…
Crash of French Mirage 2000D, two pilots dead
A Dassault Mirage 2000D of the French Air Force disappeared from radar on January 9, 2019, around noon…