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We are absolutely delighted to announce that Flightradar24 recently surpassed 50,000 connected ground stations globally. On average, that’s 30% higher than other flight trackers. We want to pass on a huge thank you to everyone who feeds data to Flightradar24 – we couldn’t do it without you. Of these 50,000 stations, approximately 7,000 are Flightradar24-supplied ADS-B receiver kits, with the remainder being ADS-B receivers independently built by users. This network forms the backbone of Flightradar24’s capabilities.ADS-B, or Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, is pivotal in modern aviation, enabling precise tracking of aircraft positions, altitudes, and other critical flight data. Flightradar24 leverages this technology…

On 24 April, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian aircraft, cutting off a key pathway for Indian airlines to reach destinations north and west of India. The inability to fly through Pakistan has impacted Air India’s long-haul flights to North America the most, requiring new routing and fuel stops for most flights. Refueling in Vienna and Copenhagen Without access to Pakistan’s airspace, the distance from Delhi to destinations in North America becomes too great for a single flight and a fuel stop becomes necessary. Air India has established Vienna (VIE | LOWW) and Copenhagen (CPH | EKCH) as primary refueling…

Saint-Cloud, France, April 28, 2025 – The Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and France has been signed today allowing the signature, in the presence of the Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, Éric Trappier, of the contract for India’s acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine to equip the Indian Navy. This contract follows the announcement in July 2023 of the selection of the Rafale Marine, for which the Indian Navy will be the first user outside France, after an international consultation. It confirms the Indian authorities’ satisfaction with the aircraft’s capabilities and their desire to broaden the spectrum of its operational use.…

Anyone who has stood near an airport fence watching aircraft take off and land will likely have noticed the difference in noise levels between certain types of aircraft. Today’s commercial airliners are significantly quieter than their predecessors, thanks to decades of technological advancements in engine design, aerodynamics, and noise mitigation strategies. But what exactly makes the latest generation of jet aircraft so much quieter? Let’s take a look. Engine design and the shift to High-Bypass Turbofan enginesOne of the biggest reasons for reduced noise in modern jets is the widespread use of high-bypass turbofan engines. Early jet airliners like the Boeing…

On April 27, 2005, the Airbus A380 lifted off the runway for the first time, soaring into the skies over Toulouse, France. The Superjumbo’s first first flight marked the culmination of more than a decade’s worth of development and the beginning of an 18 month flight test campaign.  What has the A380 done more recently? The story of the A380 has become the story of Emirates, with the airline taking delivery of 123 of the 251 total A380s produced. The chart below shows the number of weekly A380 flights by airline for the week of April 14, 2025. 20 years…

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, it’s hard numbers, euphemistic language, and a bit of planes on fire. If all of the first quarter earnings reports could be summed up in a single headline, it would be: “Seeking stability in a fluid age of dynamically uncertain softening.” We review Q1 financials from Boeing, Southwest, and others to see how the aerospace industry’s largest players fared at the beginning of the year and what they think the rest of the year has in store. The FAA announces a fast-tracking of the new NOTAM system, it is now supposed to be ready…

Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian aircraft. The move comes amid rising tensions following an attack by gunmen in Kashmir and a series of like-for-like diplomatic and administrative measures between India and Pakistan. The ban went into effect at 12:30 UTC on 24 April. A0220/25 NOTAMN Q) OPXX/QRACD/IV/NBO/W/000/999/2945N06905E999 A) OPKR OPLR B) 2504241230 C) 2505232359EST E) PAKISTAN AIRSPACE NOT AVBL FOR INDIAN REGISTERED ACFT AND ACFT OPERATED/OWNED OR LEASED BY INDIAN AIRLINES/OPERATORS INCLUDING MILITARY FLIGHTS. F) GND G) UNL) -NOTAM Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority At the time the ban went into effect two Indian registered aircraft were within Pakistan…

Continuation and conclusion of this Hollywood diptych, in which Buck Danny and his two sidekicks are given a hard time by a spy willing to do anything, especially the worst, to get his hands on a fearsome atomic weapon… In “The Red Shadow”, set in 1947, Buck and his pals Tumbler and Tuckson, invited to play World War II pilots on a film set, were up against a spy. The spy’s objective: to steal the plans for a brand-new atomic weapon. In “Atomic City”, the three pilots have to deal with him again, except this time the spy in question…

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London City International Airport is located in the heart of London, enabling convenient access to the city for some 3.5 million passengers per year. Because of its location, the airport requires a steeper approach path of 5.5 degrees, compared to the standard 3 degree glide slope. This in turn requires airlines to operate specially certified aircraft with specially trained crews.  As of last month, the number of certified aircraft has grown by one, allowing operations by the Embraer E195-E2, the largest aircraft to now operate at London City. On March 26th at 12:01 local time, Helvetic Airways’ first scheduled flight…

On 21 April 2025, an aircraft using the call sign WELCOME was spotted in the skies above Lviv, Ukraine. Unidentified in the Flightradar24 database at the time and operating between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, speculation grew about the identity of the aircraft and the nature of the flight. What we know Based on visual evidence from planespotters in the area and statements by the Ukrainian Air Force, we now know that the aircraft is a Ukrainian Air Force Antonov AN-26, similar to the aircraft pictured below.  A Ukraine Air Force AN-26 similar to the one spotted near Lviv this week.…

Here’s a book that pays tribute to the courageous men and women who helped France’s aeronautics industry recover from the Second World War. A book that will delight nostalgic fans and others wishing to learn more about a pivotal period in aeronautics, which saw the rise of Dassault Aviation! At the end of the Second World War, French aviation was not at its best, but the “Trente Glorieuses” were to be the period of its brilliant recovery! The result was a host of innovations of all kinds. These included the turbojet, ramjet and fan wing, supersonic flight in both military…

Ryanair (FR/RYR) are the largest Boeing 737 operator in Europe, and one of the largest in the world. We took a look at how new Boeing jets are delivered from Seattle to Ireland, and often onwards to new bases.  Ryanair’s new aircraft are typically flown from Boeing Field (BFI) in Seattle to Dublin Airport (DUB), passing over Canada, Greenland and Iceland on what is known as a ‘Great Circle route’, or the shortest direct routing between two points on the globe. Despite being an aircraft typically used on short and medium haul routes, the Boeing 737 is capable of making…

15 years ago this week, Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted, spewing ash high into the atmosphere and wreaking havoc on commercial air traffic in Europe and over the North Atlantic Ocean. Aircraft were grounded and millions of passengers were left stranded, some for weeks. Visualizing nothing In April 2010, Flightradar24 was much smaller, but our coverage had grown throughout Europe and we were able to capture much of the closure and restart of air traffic as the ash threat subsided. You can see the near total closure of Northern Europe to air traffic on 16 April, with just a few flights…

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss what’s known so far about the crash of a Bell 206 in the Hudson River last week. We also break down the sequence of events after the crash that led to the FAA issuing an emergency grounding order for the helicopter operator. Also this week, more tariff impacts as China reportedly tells its airlines to stop taking delivery of Boeing aircraft, while airlines are getting creative with ways to get around the tariffs. Ian geeks out over Airbus’ performance improvement package for the A330neo that increases the aircraft’s efficiency at low speeds.…

Authorities and local media are reporting that a knife-wielding man attempted to hijack a Tropicair flight from Corozal to Belize City on 17 April. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX began squawking 7700 shortly after takeoff from Corozal, indicating an emergency onboard. The aircraft landed safely in Belize City and was met by a large emergency response. Authorities report that the hijacker demanded to be flown out of the country. Tropicair flight details The flight departed Corozal at 8:17 am local time (14:17 UTC). At 14:23 UTC at an altitude of 1,025 feet, the flight began squawking 7700, the internationally recognized…

Flightradar24’s new and powerful API continues to grow, and the Flight summary API endpoint is our latest addition. Flight summary is our most requested API feature and we’re excited to release this important tool for understanding what’s happening in the sky. This versatile tool offers a concise, structured view of an entire flight — a key feature for aviation analysts, operations professionals, and developers building aviation-focused applications.Flight summary results come in two formats: Flight summary light and Flight summary full. Flight summary light includes key flight times and locations, like take off and landing as well as aircraft and operator…

What happens when an aircraft ingests not a bird, but a rabbit into the engine? Passengers on a United Airlines found out this month. Flight UA2325 was operating a scheduled flight from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Edmonton (YEG) on April 13, 2025. The aircraft left Denver at around 07:20 p.m local time, but ingested a rabbit into the number 2 (right-hand) engine during the takeoff roll. Despite some over-sensationalized media reports, the backfiring and compressor stall experienced by the engine was normal under such circumstances, and the engine was shut down successfully by the crew.  The aircraft flew several…

The quarterly, sister magazine to “Fana de l’Aviation”, devotes its March-April-May 2025 issue to a must-have in French aviation, the Mirage 2000D. To mark the publication of its thirteenth issue, the editors of Planète Aéro (under the direction of Alexis Rocher, also editor-in-chief of “Fana de l’Aviation”) have decided to give the lion’s share of coverage to the Mirage 2000D, which has undergone major refurbishment to enable it to remain in operation alongside the Rafale – unlike the Mirage 2000-5F, which is due to retire. The editorial team recalls the history of this air-to-ground two-seater, launched in 1988 for day…

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In their latest adventures, Buck Danny and his sidekicks head down under on a mission for which the sky is no longer the limit and where the world’s air forces are henceforth grappling with the realities of the space sector. Deep space lies beyond the blue! While in the middle of performing military exercises with marines from all over the world, Buck Danny and his lifelong partners, Sonny and Tumbler, are summoned by the US Chief of Staff. Why? Because of the unexplained disappearance of a satellite from the sky above the Pacific, more specifically off the coast of Australia,…

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The 2025 edition of the Course du cœur is another success for the cause of organ donation and the Dassault Group team. On Sunday, March 23, 2025, our 16 runners came in first place for the fifth time among the fourteen participating companies. The Course du cœur is a sporting challenge, but above all a powerful human experience. This adventure was marked by remarkable solidarity and team spirit, which enabled the team to overcome the various challenges and difficult conditions of the race. In all, the team covered 750 km over 4 days and 4 nights between Paris and Bourg…

Dassault Systèmes announces support of his 3DEXPERIENCE and V5 Offers on Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit, Version 24H2 operating system. 

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Here’s a book that tells the story of an Air and Space unit that became a legend when it was created at the very start of the Second World War. 1940. France may have been defeated on home soil, but Charles de Gaulle’s beloved (and loyal) Free France was still present in the air. One of these units, which refused to accept defeat, was called “Groupe réservé de bombardement n°1” (GRB1). In 1941, this unit was renamed “Groupe Lorraine” (now comprising two squadrons, “Metz” and “Nancy”), and began operations in Africa: Chad, Nigeria, Libya, etc. By the end of 1941,…

The 38th edition of the Course du cœur takes place from March 19 to 23, 2025. For the 24th year running, the Dassault Group is once again supporting the Trans-Forme association. Over the course of 4 days and 4 nights, the teams (and the caravan) will cover the 750 km between Paris and Bourg-Saint-Maurice Les Arcs, via various running and cycling stages. This year’s team comprises 16 runners. They are supported by an external sponsor, Elodie Brunot, aeronautical engineer and creator of aeronautical, space and military content, and an internal sponsor, Laurent Bendavid, General Manager of Information Systems at Dassault…

This is the French adaptation of a biography written by an American about a French aviation pioneer who was once forgotten. Long before Hélène Boucher, Adrienne Bolland or Maryse Bastié, there was Marie Marvingt! While her name may resonate less today than that of the three pioneers mentioned above, her aeronautical and sporting exploits are enough to leave you breathless. Alas for the posterity of this exceptional aviatrix, they took place some fifteen years before the First World War, at the dawn of the 20th century. Born in 1875, she obtained her driver’s license in 1899, before obtaining her free…

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Dassault Systèmes Intensifies the MEDIDATA Commitment to Patient Experience with Investment in Click Therapeutics for Digital Therapeutics beyond Clinical Trials

This comic book, straddling two eras, tells the story of a family and an airplane that was hit hard by the harsh realities of the Second World War. 1960s. Buenos Aires. In the streets of the Argentine capital, a Frenchman named Fabrice goes in search of a mysterious man named Alvarez, in connection with a photo story… 1939, France. The Avions Nowak company operates from a small airfield on the outskirts of Paris, developing a new aircraft, the N2. During testing, the father, Maurice, is surprised by the way the test pilot pushes the aircraft… However, it’s not the usual…

New AR Experience from Dassault Systèmes Transforms Parisian Monuments with Sustainable Energy Innovations

A comic book that tells the story of the first African American pilots and technicians who valiantly went up against the Messerschmitt and Junker planes. For those that would become the Tuskegee Airmen, it all began on September 16, 1940, even before the United States entered the war, when President Roosevelt authorized African-American technicians and pilots to join the Army Air Corps. Barely a year later, his wife, Eleanor Roosevelt, moved to the base in Tuskegee, a small town in Alabama with barely 4,000 inhabitants at the time, and home to these new units. “Time” magazine would soon devote an…

Dassault Systèmes and RWTH Aachen University Partner to Shape the Systems Engineering Skills of the Future Workforce

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Our approach to sustainability

Staying true to our purposeWhether it’s investing in innovative technologies, improving the environmental impact of our products, or ensuring that the way we operate is socially responsible, at Airbus sustainability is at the very heart of our purpose to pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.Read on to explore the many different ways we are bringing sustainability to life at Airbus.
The future of aviationWe invest in pioneering technologies, to drive down emissions, enhance efficiency and build for the long-term.DecarbonisationSustainabilityAirbus’ commitment to sustainable aviation fuelInnovationHydrogenInnovationAircraft noise reductionInnovationNon-CO2 emissionsInnovationOperational efficiencyWe reduce the environmental impact of our operations, fostering a lifecycle approach and building resilience into our supply chain.Responsible supply chainCompanyAdopting a lifecycle approachSustainabilityPeople safetySafetySocial responsibilitySustainability at Airbus is grounded in responsibility, resilience, and ethical business practices.Human rightsSustainabilityInclusion and diversitySustainabilityIntegrity and complianceSustainabilityCommunity impactAirbus is tackling global challenges like climate change, poverty, and inequality by focusing on two core areas: supporting vulnerable communities during humanitarian and climate crises, and equipping young people with vital skills for the future.Community impactSustainabilityAirbus Foundation

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We believe that there is no sustainability without security, and no security without sustainability.For Airbus, defence is a force for good.Defence is the cornerstone of a nation’s provision of safety and security for its citizens and their way of life. It is also an engine of innovation and a driver of economic growth, as well as an investment in sovereignty and resilience. 

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Today, Earth observation satellites are at the forefront of monitoring deforestation, rising sea levels and greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere.

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Our purpose is to pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. This is also the theme of a new publication exploring Airbus’ approach to sustainability, released in 2025.In the pages of “Pioneering sustainable aerospace”, you can learn more about Airbus’ approach to a wide range of sustainability topics, from the new energies and innovative technologies shaping the future of flight, to the key role played by Earth observation satellites in climate monitoring and biodiversity efforts, and how aerospace can act as a powerful force for good in an unstable world.

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The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a framework for Airbus’ social responsibility practices. Discover how we strive to build to a better future.

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We contribute to a global industry that supports the livelihoods of millions of families. We support global stability and peacekeeping, and work collaboratively with others around the world to maximise our positive contribution to society.We are passionate about driving sustainable aerospace. We advocate for progress that will make our industry more sustainable, and play an active role lobbying and educating through our membership of industry associations and coalitions like ATAG, ICCAIA, IATA, and ASD. We are also part of the advisory group of the World Economic Forum (WEF), working on the Space Sustainability Rating and are a founding member of the WEF First Movers Coalition.  Our partnerships with airlines are also an important way that we can drive positive change in the industry. For example, we support solutions like Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) that will offset the impact of emissions during our transition to net-zero.

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During a press conference, Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, presented 2024 annual results on March 5, 2025. Find all the documents of the press conference for download. Stéphane Fort +33 (0)1 47 11 86 90 stephane.fort@dassault-aviation.com Mathieu Durand +33 (0)1 47 11 85 88 mathieu.durand@dassault-aviation.com Louis Proisy +33 (0)1 47 11 59 51 louis.proisy@dassault-aviation.com

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Below are the new workstations certified by Dassault Systemes this February 2025 

This is the reissue of the autobiography of Jacqueline Auriol, considered the first French test pilot, and whose story is inseparable from that of Dassault Aviation. Long out of print, since it was first published in the 1960s, this autobiography was well worth a reappearance in bookshops. Indeed, Jacqueline Auriol’s career as an exceptional pilot is one that will never be forgotten! It all began with a first part of her life that was already unusual for the time: baptism in the air at the age of 16, marriage in 1938 to Paul, son of future French President Vincent Auriol,…

Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) matt.jouppi@av… Thu, 02/27/2025 – 18:14 img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; } The USAF’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) aims to field at least 1,000 unmanned platforms to complement the F-35 and the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform. Between two to eight CCAs would accompany each fighter, improving their survivability and situational awareness by acting as decoys as well as sensor and weapon platforms. Increment 1 is expected to carry Raytheon AIM-120s in the air-to-air role. More broadly, the CCA program has been marketed as a means to achieve “affordable mass”, cultivate the industrial base,…

We are pleased to announce you that two major enhancements of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform SaaS Availability console have been delivered on 02/27/2025. 

Dassault Systèmes Enters the Next Phase of Its Living Heart Project with AI-Powered Virtual Twins

In the second volume dedicated to the “Lorraine” unit, the author examines the period from their entry into the 30th Hunter Escadre, from the 1950s to the present day. Hailed as heroes of World War II with countless operations to their name, the “Groupe Lorraine” was disbanded before joining the 30th Hunter Escadre of the French Air Force in Tours in 1953, as described in the first volume. Focusing on the period following World War II, author Mathieu Mounicq tells the story of this legendary group, whose achievements from 1939 to 1945 pale in comparison to the successes that would…

Dassault Systèmes Launches SOLIDWORKS SkillForce, Its Global Initiative to Empower Students in Work-Based Learning

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When multiple licenses are present on a single Pipeline Pilot server, such as after a new license has been installed to extend the expiration date, the list of licenses displayed on the Maintenance->License page in the Pipeline Pilot Admin Portal can be incomplete. This is only a display issue; all license files anywhere in the “licensing” folder tree of the server install directory are still used for determining expiration.

This is a book by a true veteran of the French Air and Space Force, General Vincent Lanata. Born in 1935, a year after the official formation of the French Air Force (which would later become the French Air and Space Force), Vincent Lanata (also the author of “Passions, pour l’honneur de la France” (Passion, for the honor of France), published in 2024) enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks, and has closely followed developments in military aviation since the 1950s. He obtained his pilot’s license in 1958 and was assigned to the 1/8 fighter squadron before being appointed patrol…

Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 to Explore the AI-Powered Generative Economy

Dassault Aviation takes part in the IDEX show at Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) from February 17 to 21, 2025. DASSAULT AVIATION BOOTH: 2 models (scale 1/5): Rafale C and UCAV

Whether you’re young or old, don’t miss the “Flight” exhibition at the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace, just outside Paris, until July 27, 2025. From December 17, 2024 to July 27, 2025, the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace at Le Bourget is hosting the “Flight” exhibition, which, as its name suggests, focuses on all flying entities: planes, of course, helicopters, drones, but also animals such as birds, bats and so on. The event draws parallels between animal species and flying machines, exploring the principles that govern the ability to fly. All these similarities are presented via a trail…

According to the Epoka 2025 ranking, Dassault Aviation remains one of the TOP 3 preferred companies in the Industry segment among students and recent graduates. Also according to the 12th edition of this benchmark ranking in France, our company is ranked in the TOP 10 of the general barometer on a panel of nearly 300 employers from all sectors. The data from the Epoka 2025 study, carried out in collaboration with the Ifop Group’s Occurrence agency, VL Media and France Travail, covers almost 13,000 young people aged between 20 and 30, students or recent graduates from engineering and management schools…

Dassault Aviation joins the top 100 IT companies in 2025. With a score of 7.79/10, Dassault Aviation has climbed to 2nd place on the podium in the Aerospace & Defense category, earning the awards for “Excellent Employer”, “Attractive Employer” and “Employer of Trust” in the IT professions in its sector. In terms of overall ranking, Dassault Aviation becomes the 3rd Top Employer in the digital sector, all business sectors included. In terms of methodology, the 2025 survey by the independent consultancy Pro-Conso France is based on in-depth analysis of a panel of 686 companies selected from a base of 8,000…

Dassault Aviation takes part in the Aero India show at Bengaluru from February 10 to 14, 2025. Dassault Aviation booth: 2 models (scale 1/5): Rafale C Indian Air Force and Rafale M

In the latest adventures of “Les Chevaliers du ciel”, the risk of a fratricidal confrontation between Tanguy and Laverdure has never seemed so imminent. In previous volumes, Tanguy and Laverdure found themselves at odds with the opposing army, the CIA and a corrupt industrialist from an imaginary country called “Khuranie”, and had to avoid conflict at all costs… In the wake of this explosive situation, Tanguy finds himself imprisoned in enemy territory in this new volume. Against his will, Tanguy is forced to train Chinese pilots, whose main air activity consists in violating the airspace of Jinian Island, a highly…

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Founded in 1957, the quarterly aviation magazine honors the Mirage III, one of Dassault Aviation’s most emblematic aircraft. “Icare”, the benchmark magazine for French aviation, has chosen the Mirage III to kick off 2025 by featuring this legendary aircraft on its front page. The editorial team takes a look back at the first flight of the Mirage III prototype in 1956, and the aircraft’s added value: navigation at very low altitude with little visibility, but at high speed! To this end, the magazine team asked Colonel Antoine, who flew many hours on the Mirage III, to detail the history and…

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Dassault Aviation is one of France’s top 500 employers in 2025, according to the latest ranking by the Statista research institute for the business magazine Capital. Our company ranks 12th out of the 500 companies in the overall ranking, all economic sectors combined, and 3rd in the “Aeronautics, rail, naval” sector out of the 17 companies ranked, with a score of 8.10/10. In terms of methodology, the Statista survey is based on an anonymous, independent online poll conducted between September 25 and October 21, 2024, among a sample of 20,000 French employees questioned about their satisfaction with their current employer,…

On January 31, 2025, Éric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, presented Marine Gall, General Delegate of Aviation Sans Frontières (ASF), with a cheque for over 30,000 euros, the fruit of charity sales organized at the end of 2024 in two of the Company’s establishments. These sales, conducted in partnership with the Ailes Brisées association, were a resounding success. Les Ailes Brisées, an association that supports injured sailors and their families, also contributed 6,000 euros. Since 1980, ASF has been using the resources of the aviation sector to carry out humanitarian actions around the world: humanitarian transport operations, emergency aid, support…

This notice is related to Dassault Systèmes (DS) Support Lifecycle policy in relation to Microsoft Windows operating systems on which DS is providing support services for its software

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Below are the new workstations certified by Dassault Systemes this January 2025 

For this first issue of the year, featuring the F-15 on the front cover, the editorial team at “Le Fana” honors aircraft from the Dassault sphere in surprising and varied circumstances. For this first issue of 2025, the monthly’s editorial team has opted to present the F-15 Streak Eagle (cover), which collected climb speed records in January and February 1975 – with testimonials from pilots and other mechanics. Another context, that of the arrival of the Mirage F1 on display at the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace, with its entire history from the time it left Dassault’s production facilities…

On January 30, Éric Trappier received the “Stratège de l’année” award from French Prime Minister François Bayrou. Created in 1989, this prize is awarded to a business leader selected by Les Echos newspaper and a jury of leading French industrial and economic figures.

In this seventy-fifth issue of the publication, we zoom in on the French Air Force’s Côte d’Argent squadron, the Air Legend airshow and the Italian air force deployed on the other side of the world. For this December 2024 – January 2025 issue, the editors of “Raids Aviation” have concocted three special features that should delight purists in the New Year. We start with the 1/30 Côte d’Argent fighter and experimental squadron (created in 1965 and named after it more than two decades later), based at Mont-de-Marsan air base 118. A zoom on all the components of this formation, which…

Wednesday January 29, 2025, took place the presentation of the first United Arab Emirates Rafale: This first F4 Rafale for the UAE, produced in line with the contract schedule, will remain at Dassault Aviation’s Flight Test Center to perform flight tests in view of the first deliveries to the UAE Air Force & Air Defence which are scheduled at the end of 2026.

At approximately 20:48 local time on 29 January (01:48 UTC) a PSA Airlines CRJ-700 operating for American Airlines as flight AA5342 and a US military H60 helicopter collided near Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). The last position received from the CRJ via ADS-B was 38.843840, -77.026550 at 01:48:03 UTC. The helicopter was not broadcasting ADS-B data.

A collection consisting of flight logs, travel diaries and notes, retracing step by step the epic tale of Aéropostale through the eyes of a young man. From Toulouse to Santiago, Chile, relive the incredible adventure that is the story of Aéropostale! An epic journey on board the Breguet XIV, the Salmson or the famous Latécoère (Laté) 28 through the eyes of the young Léopold, as he navigates the Aéropostale routes, confronted with their beauty and the inherent dangers they pose. Though some of Aéropostale’s heroes have since become legends (Saint-Exupéry, Mermoz, Guillaumet, etc.) by way of their courage and dedication,…

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Assembly and painting! Here is a model of the famous Mirage 2000 C, designed by Kitty Hawk, which should delight fans of this iconic fighter.

Calling all collectors! The Dassault Mirage 2000 C entered into service in 1984, 315 of which were for the French Air Force (286 other aircraft were exported to India, Brazil and Greece, among others). It bears a striking resemblance to the Dassault Mirage III, in particular because of its delta wings, a feature that will not have escaped purists – just like its size. However, it was a ‘new’ aircraft in the Dassault galaxy when it entered into service, with increased wing area and fly-by-wire controls.

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Here is a book for Mirage IV purists, written by one of their number, Hervé Beaumont, who has already written a seminal work on the same aircraft, published in 2003. The first spearhead of the French nuclear deterrent force, the two-seater Dassault Mirage IV bomber entered into service in 1964, for a mission carried out alongside a Boeing C-135F tanker. While its appearance is similar to that of the Mirage III, it has the rare capability of flying at Mach 2 for around 30 minutes – more than its predecessor, which was a multirole aircraft. At the time, mass production…

Sale and leasebacks are a common financial strategy in the aviation industry, enabling airlines to raise immediate cash while maintaining access to their aircraft. In essence, a sale and leaseback transaction involves an airline selling an aircraft to a lessor and then leasing it back for a specified period. This allows airlines to monetize their assets while avoiding the high upfront costs of purchasing new aircraft.What is aircraft leasing?Leasing, in general, is a financial arrangement where one party (the lessee) pays another party (the lessor) for the right to use an asset for a specified period. In aviation, this typically…

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Discover the 2025 Patrouille de France calendar, a chance to relive the highlights of 2024 through the lens of the aerial unit’s photographers. To kick of the year on a high note, what better way than to take a look back over the past twelve months? The 2025 edition of the Patrouille de France calendar features twelve exclusive images from the unit’s official photographers in a unique large format (400 x 280 mm). These photographs will take you on board the Alpha Jets of the Patrouille de France, where you can experience some of the same emotions experienced by the…