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Civilian aviation news June 11, 2013

Industrial action in France

Industrial action in France is causing considerable disruption, with several hundred flights cancelled and long delays. Looking at all the flights across Europe, there is…

Civilian aviation news May 30, 2013

Ryanair trial opens in France over alleged labour law breach

The trial of low-cost airline Ryanair, accused of a string of alleged breaches of French labour law from its former base at Marseille’s airport, opened…

Military Aviation News May 24, 2013

Second Airbus Military A400M for French Air Force runs engines

The second production Airbus Military A400M has successfully completed its first engine runs as it begins final preparation for its maiden flight later this month….

Military Aviation News May 22, 2013

Dassault Aviation and the “Patrouille de France”: a common passion

There is more than just a rational partnership between user and manufacturer as far as Dassault Aviation and the Patrouille de France (French Acrobatic Patrol)…

Civilian aviation news April 25, 2013

Eurocopter validates its optionally piloted helicopter capabilities with successful unmanned EC145 demonstration flights at Istres, France

Eurocopter’s ability to integrate unmanned flight capabilities into its helicopter family has been validated by an optionally piloted vehicle (OPV) demonstration program, which used an…

General Aviation News April 11, 2013

Ka-32A11BC demonstrates its firefighting capabilities at Aerial Firefighting Conference in France

As part of the Global Helicopter Firefighting Initiative (GHFI), Russian Helicopters (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of the State Corporation Rostec) is a sponsor of…

Civilian aviation news March 26, 2013

Air France-KLM is trying to take on the low-costs with a new airline

Air France-KLM is trying to take on the low-costs with a new airline. Hop! has been created through the merger of its regional units Brit…

Civilian aviation news January 7, 2013

Air France-KLM denies Alitalia bailout talks

AFP The Franco-Dutch airline Air France-KLM on Monday denied a newspaper report that it was concluding talks to buy out Italian investors in flagship carrier…

Civilian aviation news October 31, 2012

Lufthansa, Air France-KLM shares soar on strong quarterly results

(AFP) Surprisingly strong results from European airlines Lufthansa and Air France-KLM boosted their share prices on Wednesday despite cautious outlooks for the rest of the…

Military Aviation News July 28, 2012

Eurocopter Delivers Two NH90s to France’s DGA for their Deployment by the French Army and Navy

The ceremony celebrating this dual delivery was held at Marignane, the manufacturer’s headquarters, and was attended by the DGA, Dominique Maudet, Eurocopter Group’s Executive Officer…

Civilian aviation news July 5, 2012

Air France agrees job cuts with three unions

Three unions representing ground staff have agreed to plans by Air France to slash over 5,000 jobs by 2014 as part of a vast plan…

Civilian aviation news July 5, 2012

Airbus welcomes Final Report by the BEA on Air France flight AF 447

Airbus welcomes the issuance of the Final Report by the French Investigation Authority Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses (BEA) today on the tragic loss of Air…

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