Cessna 177 ditches off French Riviera beach: video
On July 30, 2023, a Cessna 177 Cardinal aircraft (registration F-HKLA) ditched in the Mediterranean Sea just 600…
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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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Qatar is set to deliver 12 Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Indonesia after obtaining approval from France. …