French ban on domestic short-haul flights is a ‘world first’
The French government has banned domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives, of less than 2.5 hours travel time,…
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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)
Emmanuel Macron announces that France will train Ukrainian fighter pilots
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French startup AURA Aero has revealed the final design of its hybrid-electric aircraft currently under development. The ERA, a…
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Multiple nations scrambled to evacuate foreign citizens by air out of Sudan’s battle-stricken capital, Khartoum. Since April 15, 2023,…
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France’s DGA qualifies F4.1 standard of Rafale fighter jet
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) qualified the F4.1 standard for the Rafale fighter.On March 13, 2023,…
France trains Ukrainian pilots to survive crash behind enemy lines
The French Ministry of Armed Forces has denied claims that France was training Ukrainian pilots to operate Mirage 2000…
France bids adieu to Dassault Alpha Jet as fighter training aircraft
The French Air Force completed the training of its final student pilots on the Alpha Jet E trainer…
First Rafale F4.1 delivered to French Air Force research and test center
The Dassault Rafale, France’s main fighter jet, reached a new milestone after the first aircraft brought to the…
France does not rule out training Ukrainian fighter pilots
Following the footsteps of the United States and the United Kingdom, France could eventually train Ukrainian pilots to…
US, France call on citizens to leave Belarus, Russia ahead of potential offensive in Ukraine
The United States and France have called on their citizens to leave Russia and Belarus, respectively, both citing…
French Rafale fighters intercept two Russian flight groups in one scramble
In the same flight, French Rafales intercepted two different groups of Russian military aircraft approaching Baltic airspace, France’s…
Ukrainian soldiers start training on the SAMP/T air defense system
While France and Italy scramble to assemble a complete Aster 30 SAMP/T [also called MAMBA – ed. note]…
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As a reaction to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, NATO deployed additional assets, including aircraft and air…