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Military Aviation News January 15, 2013

First production Airbus Military A400M in French Air Force colours

The first production A400M 21st century airlifter can be seen for the first time in the colours of an Air Force in this latest picture…

Military Aviation News November 9, 2012

DELIVERY OF THE THIRD FRENCH NH90 CAIMAN

The french Army took delivery of its third NH90 Caiman. This event took place today in Marignane (Eurocopter Facility) where the helicopter was built. This…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News October 23, 2012

Did French prime minister accidentally reveal big Airbus order?

* Ayrault lists Asian A350, A380 prospects * Aide says he was citing existing smaller deal * Remarks come amid speculation of new order interest…

General Aviation News October 17, 2012

French Court Rules in Favor of Bell Helicopter

Bell 429 Production Skid Gear does not infringe on Eurocopter patent Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced in the case of Eurocopter vs. Bell…

General Aviation News October 1, 2012

French shareholder wants EADS-BAE tie-up re-drawn

(AFP) A key player in European defence group EADS objected on Monday to its tie up with BAE Systems, saying that the terms of the…

Space News August 21, 2012

Fourth Galileo satellite reaches French Guiana launch site

The next two Galileo satellites are now in place at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, being prepared for their shared launch this autumn. The fourth…

Military Aviation News July 30, 2012

Anglo-French unmanned air systems programme contract awarded

BAE Systems and Dassault Aviation welcome today’s award by the UK and French Governments for a Future Combat Air System Demonstration Programme Preparation Phase (FCAS…

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…

Space News March 23, 2012

European rocket blasts off with cargo craft to resupply ISS

An Ariane rocket blasted off Friday from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, lifting up a cargo craft toward the International Space Station (ISS). The…

Military Aviation News February 14, 2012

The first Airbus Military A400M for the French Air Force is taking shape in Seville, Spain

The final assembly process for this aircraft, known as MSN7, started last November. The nose and fuselage are already integrated and the aircraft was recently…

Military Aviation News January 30, 2012

Eurocopter Delivers Today the First NH90 TTH Qualified in its Final Operational Configuration (FOC)

During a visit by the French Defense Minister Gérard Longuet to its facilities in Marignane, Eurocopter officially delivered the first NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH)…

Military Aviation News October 20, 2011

France –Upgrade of E-2C HAWKEYE Aircraft

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Oct. 18 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of France for the upgrade of four…

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