First mission for the French A330 “Phénix”
The A330 MRTT “Phénix” tanker aircraft was used for the first time in operation by the French Air…
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)
French Rafale fleet partially grounded pending safety review
Part of the Rafale fleet of the French Air Force is currently grounded as a precautionary measure while…
Civilian passenger gets unexpectedly ejected from Rafale B jet
A civilian passenger was accidentally ejected from a twin-seat Rafale B fighter jet as the aircraft was taking…
New evidence prompted Boeing 737 MAX grounding in US
Following the lead of Asia, Europe, and hours after Canada, the United States grounded Boeing 737 MAX planes,…
Dutch government invites itself at Air France-KLM capital
In an unexpected move, the Netherlands acquired 12.68% of Air France-KLM capital on February 26, 2019, for a…
Spain to join French-German next fighter jet program
Spain is about to join France and Germany in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program to develop…
France shows teeth of nuclear deterrence using Rafale
The Strategic Air Force, branch of the French Air Force dedicated to airborne nuclear deterrence, successfully conducted a…
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…
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…