France

By Robert Wall
France and Germany have pledged to jointly develop an early warning system for Europe as both EU countries aim to strengthen defense technology capability.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
Chems Chkioua will succeed Damien Cazé at the helm of France’s civil aviation authority, the Directorate General Of Civil Aviation, effective Oct. 1.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
X721, a Dubai-based startup created by former Airbus and Arianespace engineers, is developing a high-altitude platform station relying on a tethered rotor.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The French Air Force has deployed the newly modernized Dassault Mirage 2000D to East Africa, the first deployment of the midlife upgrade operational in April.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Aerial firefighting specialist Neptune Aviation Services is advancing its development plan for a next-generation air tanker based on the Airbus A319.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The contract, awarded under what France calls the Paladin framework, adds to on-orbit maneuvering missions that France is pursuing.
Satellites

By Craig Caffrey
Europe's hope of reaching NATO's higher level of defense spending rests disproportionately with France and Germany, but a key potential obstacle is politics.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Vivienne Machi
The U.S. military and several key allies have developed the first multinational concept of operations for space domain awareness.
Operations & Safety

By Robert Wall
Eutelsat is looking to grow its OneWeb operations to sustain its top line, bolstered by higher Ukrainian and French military-related sales.
Satellites

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair says it will reduce its winter capacity in France by 13%, stopping operations at three airports, cutting 25 routes and 750,000 seats.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
The European cooperative armaments agency Occar has reached an agreement with industry to adjust the requirements for the Eurodrone UAS.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Helen Massy-Beresford
France’s transport minister Philippe Tabarot is not keen on the idea of more taxes for the sector, a position shared by France’s airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
MBDA has handed over the first Aster air and missile defense interceptors.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
France has begun test flights of a Dassault Aviation Falcon 8X due to serve as its future signals intelligence aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
After attending to needs for ammunition and air defense, Europe seeks to plug its long-range strike gaps.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Thales CEO Patrice Caine says the outcome of talks with Leonardo and Airbus to merge some satellite operations is uncertain.
Satellites

By Thierry Dubois
France accounted for 41% of all network delays during the week of July 7, which Eurocontrol blamed on capacity and staffing issues.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Safran has laid the first stone for a new turbine blade factory in Rennes, France, as the group creates the foundry for its civil Leap and military M88 engines.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Many airlines have partnerships with rail, but studies show high train ticket prices on various routes can deter travelers.
Airports & Networks

By Robert Wall, Craig Caffrey
French President Emmanuel Macron plans for a hike in the country’s defense spending to respond to the growing threat perception.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Missile programs and procurement are at the heart of a renewed defense cooperation agreement between France and the UK.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Helen Massy-Beresford
France’s government has confirmed that restrictions at Paris Orly airport will come into force.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
The Lancaster House defense and security treaties between France and the UK will “scale up,” reflecting the international threat picture, Macron says.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By William Moore
The ban applies to domestic flights where a viable train alternative exists with a sub-2.5-hr. travel time; the directive was made official in May 2023.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Robert Wall
French defense procurement agency DGA says it is buying 1,000 Sorona micro-drones from Harmattan AI.
Aircraft & Propulsion