France aviation news. 1673 news related to France (FR)

ANALYSIS: How will the A380 size up on the secondary market?

When the Airbus A380 began flying passengers in 2007, the manufacturer hailed the double-deck transport as a game-changer. It still does, citing the emergence of space-constrained hubs as the key factor that will force airlines to seek out the largest-capacity aircraft on the market. However, total sales of just over 300 superjumbos – around half of them to Emirates – hav...

Paris picks Patroller for UAV requirement

France appears to have selected Sagem's Patroller for its army’s tactical unmanned air vehicle requirement, defeating the rival Thales Watchkeeper system. If the deal goes ahead, Paris will be the first customer for the Patroller, under a reported €300 million ($324 million) contract, according to French news outlet Air & Cosmos. In June, Boulogne-Billancourt, France-...

K5 Aviation orders Airbus ACJ319neo

K5 Aviation GmbH of Germany has firmed up a previously announced commitment for an Airbus ACJ319neo, adding to the growing number of orders for the world’s newest private jet family, which includes the ACJ320neo launched in 2015. The ACJ319neo will be operated by K5 Aviation, which will be the first to fly the new type. K5 Aviation already manages three ACJ319s that are offered for VVIP c...

ANALYSIS: How we covered Concorde's inaugural commercial flight

As a commercial venture, Concorde was a several-billion dollar failure. Between its introduction in 1976 and retirement 27 years later, the world’s only in-service supersonic airliner was only ever flown – as a loss-leader – by the national airlines of the two countries that led its development. Yet as a technological triumph and icon of aviation, it has never been surpassed, del...

ATR achieves 2 billion dollars turnover in 2015

The aircraft manufacturer set a new record of deliveries with 88 aircraft. It received 76 firm orders and 81 options. It passed the threshold of 200 operators. ATR achieved a new record turnover in 2015, increasing to 2 billion dollars (2014: 1.8 billion). During the year, the aircraft manufacturer also set a new record in terms of aircraft deliveries, with a total of 88 aircraft (2014:...

First A320neo delivery opens new era in commercial aviation

The Lufthansa Group, Airbus’ largest airline customer and operator, marks a major step in aviation history today by taking delivery of the first A320neo, the world’s best-selling and most fuel efficient single aisle aircraft. Equipped with all new technology Pratt & Whitney PurePower® Geared Turbofan™ engines, the A320neo sets a new, even higher standard in aircraft ef...

Air France Central Works Council Meeting - Presentation Of Strategic Guidelines 2017 – 2020

Frédéric Gagey, Chairman and CEO of Air France, today presented strategic guidelines for 2017 – 2020 to the Central Works Council, within the framework of the Perform 2020 plan. This project reflects the ambition of Air France and draws on the improvements in the macroeconomic environment and the results of efforts already made in 2015. This project sets out:...

TAG Aviation Le Bourget becomes an authorised Rockwell Collins dealer

TAG Aviation’s Le Bourget Maintenance Service Centre has become a Rockwell Collins authorised business and regional systems (BRS) dealer. TAG Aviation Le Bourget is now authorised to promote and sell a wide range of the US manufacturer’s products including venue cabin management and entertainment solution, an interactive Airshow moving map and Tailwind airborne satellite TV. &ldq...

Airbus declares Silicon Valley initiatives on-line

Airbus has declared its new Silicon Valley-based $150 million venture capital fund and innovation centre to be fully operational. The objective of the Airbus Ventures fund is identifying and investing in “visionary entrepreneurs in the global aerospace ecosystem,” says the manufacturer. It has already made an unspecified investment in an Arizona company, Local Motors, which has e...

Air France Tells Unions It Will Expand Routes if They’ll Ease up on Demands

Air France told unions that it’s ready to add planes and routes to expand capacity by 2 to 3 percent annually from 2017 through 2020 in return for productivity improvements as an improved economic outlook boosts earnings prospects. Management told representatives of pilots, flight attendants and ground staff at a works council meeting Friday that Air France remains prepared to adopt...

Air France Drops 'Plan B' Restructuring

Air France is reported to have dropped its "plan B" restructuring of job losses that triggered clashes with staff last year. In new plans outlined to the airline's works council, Air France targeted growth in its long-haul network from 2017, Reuters news agency reported. The measures are conditional on greater productivity efforts from pilots and cabin crew. Net investments...

The ACA Group has another record year

The Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur (ACA) Group has had a record year for business aviation movements. A total of 46,000 movements were processed at Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez. Helicopter movements saw 2% growth during the year, rising to 54,000 total movements. Cannes Mandelieu Airport has also significantly improved its aircraft reception capacity by raising tonnage which...

France aviation news