Author: Alan G.W.

The creator of Avier.Info site is Ex- British Royal Navy Electronic Weapons Engineer. Served on Helicopter Commando Carriers. Years in Defence Comunications Network Establishments/Manufacturing Systems Designer. Owner/Publisher of technical magazines,seminars and conferences. CRM developer for Aviation Finance industry. Manchester University Business School and Templeton Oxford College Alumnus

A new comic book, the first volume of which focuses on the most famous episode in the Battle of Britain… the Blitz. September 1940-May 1941. The skies over England, and London in particular, are the scene of incessant bombing and almost daily attacks by the air force of the Third Reich. The people of London are trying to survive, even live, whether in the Tube stations when the sirens are sounding or in between air raid warnings. An atmosphere of fear and melancholy grips the British capital, as well as the surrounding countryside… Young Kate Kavendish, a pilot assigned to…

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Two new intercontinental routes from Boston.   Edinburgh and Madrid will get new jetBlue flights.   For the first time, Spain will enter the airline’s regular schedule.   JetBlue Airways continues to expand its intercontinental network, with a new route to Edinburgh, a destination already served by the carrier with seasonal services, and its arrival in Spain. Operations will commence on May 22nd, 2025 and will be performed during summer 2025, although the routes could be maintained year-round. The airline will reach seven scheduled destinations from Boston Logan International Airport to Europe, five of which are seasonal. In addition to…

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© Éditions Clair de Lune This comic book recounts the heroic destiny of an aviator who became a US Navy legend in the span of one day, on June 4, 1942, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Often overshadowed in Europe by the aviators who contributed to the success of the Normandy landings, Richard Halsey Best is nonetheless a hero on the other side of the Atlantic! Born in the United States in 1910, this exceptional pilot, instructor, and member of a dive-bomber unit at the start of World War II, made a name for himself thanks to his…

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Effective September 12th, 2025, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) will inaugurate flights between Denmark and South Korea, expanding its intercontinental network. The airline will operate with Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which are configured for 300 passengers in two seating classes (40 Business, 32 Premium Economy and 228 Economy). According to its press release, this will be the first-ever regular direct service between Scandinavia and Korea, which it will offer with four weekly flights during summer 2025, and three times a week through winter 2025/26. At the time of publication, the company will serve Seoul from Copenhagen until March 28th, 2026. Summer schedule…

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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Ian and Jason are back from their travels and back in the studio for a full week’s worth of aviation news. We start with Boeing’s resumption of 737 production and a judge’s rejection of the plea deal negotiated by Boeing and the US Department of Justice. Then we head west for the first major moves by Alaska Airlines as it integrates Hawaiian Airlines into its operations. And in safety news, investigators begin analyzing the black boxes of the crashed Swift Air 737. And the NTSB releases its final report on the inflight upset suffered…

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Director Pablo Agüero focuses on a slice of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s life: the search for his friend Henri Guillaumet, who disappeared in the Andes in 1930. When courage and friendship top the bill! For his seventh feature film, and his first in French, Argentinian director Pablo Agüero takes a look back at a period in the life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (played by Louis Garrel) and at Aéropostale: the search for pilot Henri Guillaumet (played by Vincent Cassel), who survived for seven days in the Andes following a crash landing. It is June 1930 in Santiago de Chile. Henri Guillaumet…

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Over 7-8 December, much of Flightradar24’s most tracked flights list was occupied by flights to, from, or near Syria as rebels entered Damascus and news spread that Syria’s Bashar al-Assad had been deposed. With the Russian government announcing it had granted Assad and his family asylum and they were in Moscow, we began to ponder Assad’s possible paths to Russia. 

The following options present to us the most likely scenarios, though there are certainly multiple variables that leave open the possibility of additional options.  

Option A — IL-76 from Latakia

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Dassault Aviation is taking part in the MEBAA show from 10 to 12 December in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Dassault Aviation Static display: On the static display, you will be able to admire a Falcon 6X and a Falcon 8X.

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This book is destined to become a reference work, offering a comprehensive review of the French Air and Space Force over its nine decades of existence. Featuring 60 previously unpublished personal accounts, 197 pages, a carefully designed cover, and aviation legends such as Roland Garros, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, and many more. That sums up the book in both quantitative and qualitative terms! The product of meticulous research and a tribute to those who made military aviation “Made in France”, from the early days to 21st century operations on board aircraft from the Dassault galaxy. Drafted under the watchful eye of…

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Etihad Airways recently unveiled a major international expansion, with 10 new routes from Abu Dhabi starting in the second half of 2025. The company will have new operations to Africa, Asia and North America, being Asia the main market with a total of seven new destinations, followed by Africa with two and one to the United States. For the first time in its history, Etihad announced 10 new additions to its route network on the same day. Algiers (Algeria), Atlanta (United States), Chiang Mai (Thailand), Hanoi (Vietnam), Hong Kong (Hong Kong), Krabi (Thailand), Medan (Indonesia), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Taipei (Taiwan)…

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Air Canada will restart scheduled passenger flights with Boeing 767-300(ER), aircraft that had been withdrawn in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The airline plans to bring back 767s with registrations C-FOCA and C-GLCA, which will resume service after almost four years of storage at Marana Pinal Air Park (MZJ/KMZJ). Air Canada commented the Boeing 767s will return passenger operations following the delay of new aircraft deliveries. Both 767s will be configured for 211 passengers in two seating classes (24 Business and 187 Economy). Canada, Jamaica and the United States will be its markets. Map by gcmap.com Las Vegas (LAS): eff…

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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Jason is traveling in Japan and Ian is prepping his Thanksgiving Turkey. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to discuss. An Azimuth Airlines SuperJet caught fire after a hard landing in Antalya. A Swiftair 737-400 operating for DHL crashed 1.5km short of the runway in Vilnius, killing one of four crew members on board. And Emirates took delivery of its first A350, but the flight path left many scratching their heads. Helpful links for this week’s episode Azimuth Airlines flight catches fire after hard landing Swiftair 737-400 crashes in Vilnius Emirates A350 delivery…

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Dassault Aviation took part in the launch of the 6th planting campaign for the new Maubuisson forest in the Val d’Oise department, France. The Company is a major sponsor of this project, which aims to create an immense wooded area of over a million trees on 1,340 hectares near its new Cergy plant. This is the largest reforestation project to be carried out in France in four centuries. It will create a link between the Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Montmorency forests, ensuring the capture and storage of a significant quantity of carbon for decades to come. The aim of this large-scale plantation…

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© Italeri For the model enthusiasts among you, here’s one of the Mirage III E, a Dassault aircraft that dates back to the 1960s and which enjoyed great export success. Details of this model… Designed for low-altitude ground attack, the Dassault Mirage III E (and its export version, the Mirage III D) is a multi-role version of the Mirage III C, which was more of an interceptor. Represented in 1:48 scale, the Italeri Mirage III E (ref. 2816) is available in four versions (with decals), meaning it can be adapted to country of use and relevant operational specifications. With its…

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© Les Ailes brisées – Pierluigi Longo Tuesday December 17, 2024, Les Ailes brisées association invites you to the Théâtre Mogador, Paris 9e, at 8:30 pm. Come and discover a different performance of a classical music hit particularly appreciated by the public: Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. Usually performed with a symphony orchestra, this work will be presented in its version with two concert pianos and the percussionists of the Orchestre de la Musique de l’Air et de l’Espace. They will be accompanied by the Air France choir and the choir of the École des pupilles de l’Air et de l’Espace.…

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In partnership with Dassault Aviation, MBDA, Safran, the French Air Force and GIFAS, the Airemploi association, which bears the “Feminizing the aeronautics professions” label, is organizing a series of events around the theme of “Women in Defense”, taking place from November 18 to 26 as part of Industry Week.

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The next installment in the adventures of young Natalia, who dreams of becoming a pilot in 1930s Europe. Against all odds… In the first volume of “La Rhapsodie du ciel” (Rhapsody of the Sky), Natalia, a young teenager on a mission to become a pilot, saw her dreams crushed by her father’s refusal. That’s when she decided to leave home to visit her uncle Alfred, who had worked as an airplane mechanic for an aviation legend, Robert. He was less than forthcoming—her uncle refused to divulge his secrets—which made for an awkward situation with his niece. In this next volume,…

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This work retraces the history of aviation in the Vienne department (86) over the past century. A century of aviation in one department! That’s the focus of this highly local retrospective, featuring a detailed list of all aviation events that took place in the Poitou region in the 20th century: between 1909 and 1914, in the years leading up to World War I, at the very start of the war (notably when Blériot’s aircraft, “La Vienne” was named after the department), with Jacques de Grailly, a member of the military, and Gilbert Landry, a civilian. In more recent times, it’s…

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Your journey through an airport is just as important as your journey through the air. Navigating large airports can be a daunting part of travel, especially in global hubs that handle millions of passengers each year. To streamline movement between terminals and connect travelers to mainline transport options, many airports have invested in efficient transit systems—from sleek monorails and light rails to innovative automated people movers and eco-friendly pod systems.

Here’s our global countdown of the most effective (and most interesting) airport shuttle and transit systems by passenger numbers.

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Virgin Atlantic will return to Mexico after a six-year hiatus.   Cancún will be back on the airline’s regular schedule during winter 2025/26.   From/to London Gatwick with Boeing 747-400(ER), Virgin’s last operations in 2019.   Virgin at Cancún airport – January 2019 The airline has announced it will resume flights to a major Latin American market in the Caribbean that it stopped flying in late 2019. Virgin Atlantic will restart services to Cancún, and for the first time it will operate from London Heathrow, as of October 19th, 2025, using Airbus A350-1000 jets. In accordance with its press release, Virgin…

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An SAS A330 en route from Stockholm (ESSA | ARN) to Miami (KMIA | MIA) encountered severe turbulence just off the east coast of Greenland on 14 November resulting in the automatic shutdown of one of the aircraft’s engines. The pilots were able to restart the affected engine and divert safely to Copenhagen. Turbulence hit just east of Greenland and lasted a very short time. Thankfully, no one on board among the 254 passengers nor crew reported any serious injuries.In the granular data snapshot below, it is possible to see the effects of the turbulence and also the pilots’ reacting…

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On this week’s AvTalk, at least three aircraft are struck by bullets while trying to landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Spirit Airlines could soon file for bankruptcy after Frontier walks away from a potential merger. And Colombian cargo carrier Aerosucre has yet another close call, striking the ILS array at the end of the runway while trying to depart Bogota. Helpful links for this week’s episode Spirit Airlines flight 951 hit by bullets FAA NOTAM restricting US flights in Haiti below 10,000 feet Aerosucre 727 strikes ILS array Apple AirTag find my bag coming soon 99% Invisible’s podcast on Spirit Halloween…

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Airbus marked a significant milestone with the first intercontinental flight of its A321XLR, the latest addition to its narrowbody family. On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the aircraft, EC-OIL, operated flight IB347 from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD) in Spain to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in the United States, demonstrating its efficiency and versatility. IB347 Playback Iberia (IB/IBE) took delivery of the first production A321XLR on October 30, 2024, and the carrier plans to introduce a further 7 aircraft over the coming months. The A321XLR, short for “Extra Long Range,” has been designed to meet the growing demand for longer routes…

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The next volume in the “Origines” series, which retraces the early days of the characters that helped make “Buck Danny” a must-read in aviation comics. Now it’s Sonny Tuckson’s turn.

For this third volume in the “Origines” series, the authors are delving into Sonny Tuckson’s past, after devoting the first two volumes to young Buck Danny. This is how we discover Tuckson’s childhood, in the 1930s, smack-dab in the middle of Texas. The town where he lives—and where he’s clearly bored to tears—is called Crockett, and it’s much like any other town in this part of the American South.

It was here that his uncle, a modest landowner, took him in, despite the lukewarm relations between them. His only friend is Jo. They enjoy racing cars together, trying to outrun the son of a very important local landowner, Peter Tannen.

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) commenced operations on August 1, 1946. The airline was established through a consortium agreement between three national airlines: Denmark’s Det Danske Luftfartselskab (DDL), Norway’s Det Norske Luftfartselskap (DNL), and Sweden’s Svensk Interkontinental Lufttrafik AB (SILA). SAS’s inaugural flight was a transatlantic service from Stockholm via Copenhagen and Prestwick to New York, utilizing a Douglas DC-4. This route was significant as it established SAS’s presence in the competitive international market, laying the foundation for its future growth and expansion. Over time, SAS expanded its fleet and network, steadily building a comprehensive range of services that today spans Europe,…

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Air Tanzania continues its international expansion in Africa, with the launch of services to South Africa in late November. The airline plans to operate four flights per week with Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, configured for 181 passengers in two seating classes (16 Business and 165 Economy). In accordance with its website, Air Tanzania’s inaugural flight to Johannesburg will depart from Dar-es-Salaam, the country’s largest city and main financial hub, on November 30th at 11:00 local time. With this schedule, the company will offer 724 weekly seats on each leg, reaching almost 3,000 seats a month, with Airlink being the…

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Ever wanted to know what type of plane an aircraft was just by looking at it? In this series, we explore some key features on aircraft to look out for when spotting aircraft in order to identify them with ease.  The Airbus A330 Often dubbed ‘The Butter Machine’ due to its smooth landings, the Airbus A330’s easily identifiable feature is its landing gear. The Airbus A330 has two sets of main landing gear, with four wheels on each. These ’tilt’ backwards, allowing for the smooth landings which the A330 often completes with ease.  You can see clearly the tilted main…

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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Boeing machinists in the pacific northwest ratify a new contract, ending a 53 day strike. We discuss what’s in the contract and where Boeing goes from here. Spirit Aerosystems, the maker of 737 fuselages, says it may not have long as a “going concern.” Spirit Airlines will furlough hundreds more pilots next year as it continues searching for a path out of the financial hole it’s in. The Wall Street Journal reports that Russia is behind the series of parcel fires in air cargo shipments in Europe. Dublin’s passenger cap is on hold for now,…

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© Éditions Paquet In the 1930s, a young girl’s dream of becoming a pilot is thwarted by her family’s reluctance to let her take to the skies. But every family has its exceptions! In the 1930s: Natalia, a young teenager, dreams of becoming a pilot—despite her father’s objections—and of following in the footsteps of Robert, a “flying ace” who has gone missing. When her father outright refuses, she decides to pay a visit to her uncle Alfred, who was once close to Robert and who now lives on the fringes of society, selling spare airplane parts among other things. Eager…

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© Raids Aviation For this October-November 2024 issue, the editors of “Raids Aviation” pay tribute to the French Air and Space Force and its ambassadors with a look back at a flagship show from the summer of 2024. For its October-November 2024 issue, “Raids Aviation” magazine followed the Patrouille de France during last summer’s epic show in the gardens of the Château de Versailles, as part of the Night Fountains festival (Friday, June 28, 2024) on the 90th anniversary of the French Air and Space Force (AAE). A spectacular show, lasting an hour and fifteen minutes, which showcased the prowess…

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© Dassault Aviation – V. Almansa Dassault Aviation and CFAI Aquitaine de Bruges (south-west France), a unit of the UIMM training center, signed a four-year partnership agreement on October 21. The aim is to establish long-term cooperation and step up joint actions related to promoting the aeronautics industry, career appeal, training and recruitment. Each year an action program will be established, in the form of communication activities, discussions about training courses and changes to these courses, and also pre-recruitment. This operation underlines Dassault Aviation’s commitment to a policy that encourages the employment and integration of young talent, through support and…

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© Rémy Michelin This is a book that is sure to delight fans of photography and military aviation for the 90th anniversary of the French Air and Space Force. As you probably know, the French Air and Space Force is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2024! Such an important occasion warrants a tribute from photographer Rémy Michelin, “Air and Space artist” and the author of numerous books on the aircraft that ensure our country’s defense and security. With this new book entitled “Carlingues”, the French photographer wanted to present “a generous composition, a different design capable of transporting you into…

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Etihad Airways (EY/ETD) is one of two national airlines of the United Arab Emirates—alongside Emirates (EK/UAE)—and was founded in 2003. Since then it has rapidly grown into one of the world’s leading airlines. Based in Abu Dhabi (AUH), Etihad is renowned for its commitment to luxury, innovation, and high-quality service to passengers. The airline operates an extensive network that connects the Middle East with key destinations across Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond. Over the years, Etihad has developed a reputation for its premium cabin offerings, including The Residence, the first three-room suite seen on passenger aircraft. With a strategic focus on long-haul travel and a diverse fleet, Etihad continues to play a pivotal role in global aviation.

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© Éditions Pierre de Taillac A great gift idea! An ideal book for fans of photography and military aviation, marking the 90th anniversary of the French Air and Space Force. It offers true insight into the daily lives of the men and women who keep the Air and Space Force running! That is at the core of the 128-page book, which takes a look back at nine decades of French military aviation! Through a series of fabulous photos, many of them taken while in the air, the book sheds light on all the pilots and their activities. It is a…

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© Le Fana de l’Aviation For the October 2024 issue, the monthly magazine for aircraft enthusiasts has picked the nuclear deterrent version of the Mirage 2000, the Mirage 2000N, to appear on the cover. Designed by Daniel Bechennec as usual, the captivating cover of issue no. 659 of “Le Fana de l’Aviation” pays tribute to the Dassault Mirage 2000N – a “nuclear deterrent” version of its predecessor. This exceptional fighter was commissioned in the late 1980s and retired in 2018, paving the way for the Mirage 2000D. To give it the honors it deserves (“a robust and reliable warrior aircraft”,…

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© Défi Aérospatial Etudiant You’re in the home straight for the 19th edition of the Student Aerospace Challenge, sponsored by Dassault Aviation. The Challenge was launched in 2006 by the Astronaute Club Européen (ACE). Its current industrial and institutional partners are : ArianeGroup, Dassault Aviation, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace. It is open to all students from European ESA member countries, and provides an opportunity to take part in the launch of a manned suborbital vehicle, propelling itself to an altitude of 100 km. © Défi Aérospatial Etudiant The competition provides an…

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© Aviation sans Frontières Dassault Aviation supports the AéroRun Paris 2024 race, organized for the benefit of Aviation sans Frontières, on Sunday October 20, 2024 on the tarmac of the historic Paris-Le Bourget airport. In a festive and friendly atmosphere, this 10 km solidarity race offers its participants a unique opportunity to run in an exceptional setting, surrounded by aircraft that have made aviation history. A 2.5 km walk is also on the program. The funds raised will enable Aviation Sans Frontières to pursue its vital missions in France and abroad: humanitarian transport, emergency aid and support for vulnerable people…

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© Saint-Jean-de-Luz Air Show Organized for almost three decades now, the Saint-Jean-de-Luz air show offers one of the very last aviation attractions of the season. This year, the traditional Saint-Jean-de-Luz air show will be held on October 13, from 2 pm to 6 pm – and spectators will be able to see the show from the town’s famous bay. On the ground, there will be plenty of activities set up along the famous Promenade Jacques Thibaud, including the French Air and Space Force’s exhibition vehicle, recruitment stands for the various French armed forces (the Air and Space Force for future…

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© Dassault Aviation Saint-Cloud, France, October 9, 2024 – Yesterday, when France celebrated the 60th anniversary of the first operational alert of the Mirage IV of the Strategic Air Forces, a patronage agreement were signed by the Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation Éric Trappier and the Chairman of the Charles de Gaulle Foundation Hervé Gaymard. The signing – attended by the Minister of the French Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu – took place at Colombey-les-Deux-Églises (Haute-Marne, France), where General de Gaulle once lived and is now buried. As part of its corporate philanthropy program, Dassault Aviation wishes to support the…

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© Dassault Aviation – A. Pecchi Saint-Cloud, October 8, 2024 – On this day, Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, announced the development launch of the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that will complement the future Rafale F5 standard after 2030. The announcement was made at a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the French Strategic Air Forces (FAS) at the Saint-Dizier air base, in the presence of General Jérôme Bellanger, Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force (AAE), and Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation. “This stealth combat drone…

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© Dassault Aviation – V. Almansa © Dassault Aviation – V. Almansa Éric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, and General Jérôme Bellanger, Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force © Dassault Aviation – V. Almansa The Rafale “Requin Mike” patrol Dassault Aviation took part in the open days organized at Air Force Base BA 125 in Istres on September 28 and 29, 2024. The event marked the 90th anniversary of the French Air and Space Force, the 60th anniversary of the Strategic Air Forces (FAS), and the 80th anniversary of Operation Dragoon in Provence and the Liberation.…

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© Cervolix For this 2024 edition, the Cervolix festival will be all the buzz once again, offering a high-flying air show alongside the parade of kites (as the French name suggests). No less than 70 volunteers, some 30,000 spectators expected… A major event for early autumn! So don’t miss out on one of the final air events of the season: three days dedicated to kites (for the many enthusiasts out there!), and the other aspects of aviation as well. On the ground, the Issoire-Le Broc aerodrome (Puy-de-Dôme) will feature many stands—including one from the French Air and Space Force—to promote…

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Saint-Cloud, France, September 25, 2024 – Dassault Aviation has decided to create a company dedicated exclusively to maintenance, repair and overhaul  (MRO) of its military activities.

This company, Dassault Aviation MRO India (DAMROI), incorporated in India and based in Noida (Uttar Pradesh), is a subsidiary of Dassault Aviation. It is committed to meeting the needs of the Indian Air Force by offering tailor-made products and services to support its Mirage 2000 fleet and, more broadly, the fighter aircraft supplied by Dassault Aviation in India, in order to guarantee the best possible responsiveness and efficiency in fulfilling its requirements.

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© BA 125 On September 28 and 29, join us for an unforgettable weekend at the BA 125 open house in Istres. The largest Air Force base, BA 125 Charles Monier, located in Istres (13), opens its doors to the public on the weekend of September 28 and 29. Don’t hesitate to turn out in force to get a behind-the-scenes look at 5,000 people (civilian and military), almost 500 buildings and a runway some 5 kilometers long. Not to mention the number of units it houses (supply, support, technical, defense, protection, etc.). On the program for the two days are…

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© Raids Aviation For this August/September issue, the bimonthly magazine “Raids Aviation” is devoting a large portion of its contents to the legendary La Ferté-Alais air show, which is held every spring. For this end-of-summer issue, the magazine’s editorial team—with a magnificent tricolor Rafale on the cover—is offering readers an extensive feature article in the form of a guided tour of the La Ferté-Alais air show. The event is sometimes referred to as “Le Temps des hélices” and attracts approximately 40,000 spectators every year, with 2024 marking the 51st edition of the event. Continuing in France, the editorial team offers…

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© Dassault Aviation – DR We were deeply saddened to learn of Éric Gérard’s death on September 17 in a touring plane accident in Italy. Éric Gérard was born in Morhange (Moselle) in 1955. After studying science, he joined the French Navy in 1975 as an active reserve officer. From 1976 to 1987, he was a naval fighter pilot with the 17F and 14F squadrons. He took part in several operations in Lebanon. He then joined the École du personnel navigant d’essais et de réception (EPNER), and became a test pilot at DGA’s Centre d’essais en vol (CEV), then an…

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© Des Étoiles et des Ailes For its fifth edition, the Des Étoiles et des Ailes air show has pulled out all the stops and will be taking place on the runways of Carcassonne airport for the first time. The event will be held on September 21 and 22. A not-to-be-missed event for all aviation enthusiasts in the Occitanie region! The Des Étoiles et des Ailes air show may still be a fledgling compared to many similar events, but it’s well worth a look—all the more so as it is taking place in a region that is particularly attached to…

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© Breizh Airshow The Breizh Airshow will be held in Morlaix, Brittany, on September 14 and 15, 2024, so mark your calendar. Organized for the first time ten years ago, the Breizh Airshow is back this year with the theme “Young wings” and is hoping for an attendance of 30,000 visitors over two days! Launched by the Armor Aéro Passion association, the event is being held again in 2024 in partnership with Dassault Aviation and the French Air and Space Force, among others. On the ground, the program will feature a 1940s-style concert with the Satin Dolls Sisters, a collection…

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© Meeting Air Legend The renowned Air Legend air show will be held on the weekend of September 14 and 15 this year, at Melun-Villaroche aerodrome, located 40 km south of Paris. It’s most likely THE air show you’ll not want to miss in the Paris region this September. And for good reason: once again this year, Air Legend will be living up to its international reputation, with a top-notch line-up of events—as usual, we might be tempted to say. On the ground, visitors will be able to enjoy 1944-themed concerts (in honor of the D-Day anniversary), admire vintage vehicles and…

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© Dassault Aviation – C.Legrand Initiated and organized by Dassault Aviation since 2014, the Dassault UAV Challenge is aimed at engineering school and university students in France. The student challenge is based on designing a drone, automating and optimizing it to get closer to the issues faced by an aircraft manufacturer. Based around mixed teams of 2 to 6 students per school, the competition brings into play a wide range of skills: aeromodeling, automation, programming, electronics, machine learning, project and team management. After several weeks of selection, more than 6 months of design, development and testing follow, followed by 2…

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© Dassault Aviation – C. Cosmao Saint-Cloud, France, August 29, 2024 – In the presence of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and the President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, the Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, Éric Trappier, today signed in Belgrade with the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Serbia, Bratislav Gašić, a contract for the purchase of 12 Rafale to equip the Air Force and Air Defence of the Serbian Armed Forces. This contract reflects the importance of the bilateral relationship between France and Serbia, and testifies to the determination of both…

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© Éditions Litos To mark the 80th anniversary of the disappearance of the author of “The Little Prince”, here’s a book that investigates Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s last moments… It’s a mystery that will have tormented more than one aviation fan: the disappearance of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 80 years ago this year, 2024, at the controls of his P-38 Lightning. What exactly happened after he left Bastia-Borgo airfield on the morning of July 31, 1944, on a simple reconnaissance mission? No one knows for sure, even eight decades after the aviator became a legend – he had already written himself into…

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© Dassault Aviation DR On Tuesday August 27, Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation, signed the ProMiles manifesto with General Thierry Burkhard, Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces. The signing took place at the Réunion des Entrepreneurs de France, in Paris, in the presence of Patrick Martin, head of the MEDEF (the French Employers’ Union). With the ProMiles manifesto, Dassault Aviation reaffirms its support for the men and women serving our armed forces: active and reserve personnel, veterans, wounded and their families.

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© RMC Découverte Tuesday August 27, 2024 at 9:10pm, RMC Découverte will broadcast Patrouille de France : la techno des Top Gun français, a never-before-seen documentary. The documentary looks back at the key dates in the Patrouille’s history, as well as its day-to-day operations. Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the French Air Force, testimonials from pilots and engineers, and never-before-seen footage shot close-up with the teams, discover how men and machines prepare for each performance.

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© The Somme International Airshow This year, the biggest aerial event in the Hauts-de-France region, the Somme Airshow, is taking place on August 24. And the aerial stage promises to be an exciting one! The Somme Airshow is the biggest aerial event in the Hauts-de-France region and will take place at Amiens-Henry Potez International Airport on Saturday, August 24, 2024 – the event will be preceded by training sessions and a twilight airshow the day before. The Somme International Airshow will be a chance for the organizers to celebrate not only the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of France, but…

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© Dassault Aviation All Dassault Aviation employees and members of the Dassault family share the grief of the loved ones and brothers-in-arms of Captain Sébastien Mabire and Lieutenant Matthis Laurens, pilots in the French Air Force, who died yesterday during a training mission. They assure them of their friendship, solidarity and support. Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation

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© Dassault Aviation – A. Daste Alpha Jet of the Patrouille de France To open the festivities for the 80th anniversary of Operation Dragoon in Provence, ambassadors from the French Air and Space Force will be performing an aerial demonstration over Le Lavandou. See you on August 16. Since 2019, the Lavandou Airshow has become a tradition for summer visitors to this quiet town in the Var region and for locals. And to kick off the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Operation Dragoon in Provence (August 15, 1944), what better way than to admire the most prestigious ambassadors of…

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© Meeting de Belvès The Belvès Airshow, which takes place on August 15, will give those on vacation in the beautiful Périgord region of France the chance to admire a varied and high-caliber flying display. If you are staying in the Périgord region in mid-August, make sure you don’t miss the Belvès Airshow (halfway between Bergerac and Sarlat) on August 15, 2024, for a day that should delight young and old alike. Gates open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with refreshments available on site (all-day barbecue, refreshment bar, etc.). On the ground, visitors will be able to enjoy a…

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Volant Aerotech VE25 william.moore@… Mon, 08/12/2024 – 13:11 The VE25 is a lift-plus-cruise eVTOL in development by Shanghai Volant Aerotech Co., Ltd. Entry into service is expected in 2027 with certification coming from the Civil Aviation Authority of China. Flight testing of a prototype variant of the aircraft began in January 2023. Volant have approaching 1000 orders of the VE25.Structure and PowertrainThe VE25 seats a pilot and four passengers within its carbon fibre composite fuselage featuring large viewing windows. The aircraft has a high-wing configuration, with four adjacent booms extending to the front and aft, the innermost booms connecting the…

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