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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)
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Canadian, French aircraft collision at Guam air base caused by human error
New details have emerged regarding the collision at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam between a Canadian military…
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In May 2022, two French Air and Space Force Rafale fighters collided mid-air during an air display at…
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The French government wants to eliminate low-cost tickets and has proposed minimum ticket prices for all flights to,…
Zelenskyy strikes deal on Ukraine pilots training in France. What could it mean?
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Ukraine expresses interest in French Rafale fighter jets
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, has expressed a desire for France to supply the country with…
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The revered French journalist Gérard Leclerc and possibly two passengers are presumed dead after a small aircraft he…
LEGO sets the release date of epic 2,083-piece supersonic Concorde set
Toymaker LEGO has announced the launch of an epic 2,083-piece supersonic Concorde set and even confirmed when you…
France expects evacuation from Niger to last at least two days
Updated with information from the French Ministry of Foreign AffairsFrench citizens in Niger were warned on August 1,…
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On July 30, 2023, a Cessna 177 Cardinal aircraft (registration F-HKLA) ditched in the Mediterranean Sea just 600…
Qatar considers new order for 24 Rafale fighters: report
Qatar is reportedly considering the acquisition of a new batch of 24 Rafale fighter jets and an upgrade…
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Dassault Aviation reported its financial results for the first half of 2023. Despite facing challenges in the global…
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India’s defense ministry greenlights order for 26 Rafale Marine jets from France
The Indian government has given its agreement in principle for the acquisition of 26 of the carrier-borne variant…
Canadian, French, US aircraft conduct joint rescue mission in the Pacific Ocean
French, Canadian, and US forces, alongside local responders, carried out a joint search and rescue operation on July…
Thales set to acquire Cobham AeroComms, advancing future cockpit solutions
Thales has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Cobham Aerospace Communications (“AeroComms”) for $1.1…