Germany reaffirms commitment to FCAS amidst speculation of withdrawal
Amidst recent speculation and media reports suggesting a potential withdrawal from the Future Combat Air System or FCAS…
France
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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)
Will Germany leave the FCAS program to join the British GCAP Tempest?
In a surprising development, Germany is contemplating leaving the Future Combat Air System or FCAS project with France…
Airbus secures €1.2 billion in contracts to enhance French A330 MRTT fleet
Airbus will develop the Standard 2 of the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Phénix tanker for the…
Saudi Arabia to order 54 Rafale fighters from Dassault Aviation: report
Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering the acquisition of 54 Rafale fighter jets, manufactured by Dassault Aviation. The information…
Anonymous bomb threats disrupt air travel in multiple French airports
In a series of alarming incidents, several French airports, including Nantes (NTE), Lille (LIL), Bordeaux (BOD), Montpellier (MPL),…
Air France resumes flights to Mali after two-month suspension
Air France will resume flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) in…
Private trainer jet crashes at Nimes-Garons Airport, southern France
An Aermacchi MB-339C crashed at the end of the runway at Nîmes-Garons Airport (NMI) in Saint-Gilles, southeastern France. On…
Will the Aarok drone be the French alternative to the MQ-9 Reaper?
The French Air and Space Force seems open to funding a study of the Aarok drone, designed by…
Catastrophe narrowly averted during children’s initiation flight in France
Suspicious cuts were found on the wings of an aircraft that was about to carry three children on…
France to help secure Moldova airspace amid increased Russian pressure
France will assist Moldova in reinforcing the security and sovereignty of its airspace, providing equipment and counseling. On September…
French airship to fly around the world nonstop, fossil fuel-free
A French team is preparing for a 20-day long nonstop airship flight that will circumnavigate the globe without…
Pilot on trial for manslaughter after wingsuit skydiver decapitated by plane
A pilot is on trial in France for manslaughter after a wingsuit skydiver was decapitated by the left…
Volotea becomes largest domestic carrier in France, prepares for IPO
Spanish regional low-cost airline Volotea has reportedly lined up investment banks Morgan Stanley and Barclays Capital to prepare…
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…
Rafale fighter jet collision at French air show caused by human error
In May 2022, two French Air and Space Force Rafale fighters collided mid-air during an air display at…
The end of low-cost flights in Europe? France proposes EU minimum airfare
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?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported having reached a deal with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on training Ukrainian…
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…