Author: Alan G.W.

Much has already been written about how helicopters are irreplaceable when it comes to dealing with natural disasters, be they floods, fires or hurricanes. It is estimated that the number of Brazilians who will be exposed to the consequences of climate change will be 6.5 million by 2030*, and the need for more modern helicopters is already in the public debate. It is recognised that climate change has a direct impact on the number, nature and strength of adverse weather events. While Brazil has generally been largely spared from earthquakes, eruptions or hurricanes, a study** shows that overflowing rivers, sudden torrential rains, forest fires, along with landslides are the most frequent and costly catastrophes for the country, with a 60% prevalence per year compared to other crises. “Latin America in general is facing increasingly violent and frequent natural disasters, in many cases linked to the El Niño phenomenon,” explains Alberto Robles, Head of Latin America at Airbus Helicopters. “But in the case of Brazil, its enormous size and difficult access to some populations make helicopters even more essential, and a greater number of helicopters are needed to cover the country.” A versatile solutionIn Brazil today, the response to natural disasters is managed by various agencies such as the Ministry of Defence, Minister of Environment or the various state fire and police forces. The general view is that few agencies can afford helicopters only for specific emergency response tasks, but instead need versatile platforms that can be adapted to a multitude of missions depending on the need. Another prevailing opinion is the need for many units in order to spread them throughout the country and cover a maximum area, since Brazil is a country of 8.5 million square kilometres, an area more than 13 times the size of France. The south and the Atlantic coast are the most vulnerable regions: in the last 12 months alone, five tropical cyclones have been recorded in the south of the country.

H145, the guardian angel of many countriesIf there is one helicopter that has established itself in recent years as the multi-role platform par excellence, it is the H145.  In addition to the almost 500 Lakota units already in the possession of the US armed forces, customers such as the French civil security force, the German armed forces or, in Latin America, the Ecuadorian and Honduran governments, have chosen it – among other things – for its quick configuration time of just 10 minutes, depending on the mission: from firefighting with a Bambi Bucket®, to medical evacuation with two stretchers or search and rescue with a hoist. “We are convinced that the best option for Brazil’s multi-purpose needs is a platform like the H145, manufactured locally, with support in close proximity to operators, and above all, that provides the protection and support that the population needs to face what lies ahead.”

When catastrophe is unprecedentedAfter a week of historic storms and torrential rains in early May this year, Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul suffered immense flooding that included the collapse of dams and landslides, causing an environmental and humanitarian catastrophe. Nearly 180 people died and more than 2.3 million people were affected by what the government called a “climatic catastrophe”. Military operators, parapublic agencies, as well as civilian customers such as OMNI and Helisul, used their helicopters for search, rescue, evacuation and transport of essential materials. In total, 56 Airbus helicopters flew around 2,000 hours to assist victims, day and night. Helibras sent a support team to the Canoas Air Force base, at the heart of the tragedy, to provide 24-hour support to operators who needed to get the best out of their helicopters. For its part, the Airbus Foundation donated helicopter flight hours to the Red Cross organisation for aerial coordination and transport of emergency personnel.*Climate Adaptation Platform **Climate Change Knowledge Portal

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

© 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…

Amsterdam – Airtelis and Airbus Helicopters took the opportunity of European Rotors to announce the signature of a framework agreement for the purchase of up to five H145 helicopters, including the firm order of one. The helicopters are foreseen to be operated and used by Airtelis’ subsidiary Oya Vendée Hélicoptères, which provides support for the offshore wind industry. “The H145 has proven to be the perfect helicopter for our offshore wind operations during the construction of the new Yeu Noirmoutier offshore energy platform off the coast of Nantes,” said Laurent Giolitti, Executive President of Airtelis.

Amsterdam – Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor for Airbus Helicopters in the Nordic countries, announced a contract for ten Airbus H125s at this year’s European Rotors. They will join a fleet of more than 150 H125s in the region, which mainly perform utility and aerial work missions. “Nordic customers require a truly versatile helicopter which can perform a wide range of missions,” said Frode Østnes, CEO of Østnes Helicopters. “The H125 has proven that it has the capabilities time and again. Our customers in the region depend on these aircraft for essential missions and we are determined to ensure they benefit from short delivery times.

Salt Lake City, Utah – Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, including six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order of five Airbus helicopters earlier in 2024, the company will operate a fleet of nearly 200 Airbus helicopters, reinforcing its position as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopters in North America.Expanding on the 28 aircraft ordered, GMR will have options to purchase an additional 23 new Airbus helicopters over the next three years. With this order,

Paris – The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for 12 H225Ms. The contract also includes an initial batch of support and services. The agreement was signed by Vice-Admiral Jan Willem Hartman, Head of the Netherlands Command Materiel and IT (COMMIT) agency, and Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters during the Euronaval trade show in Paris.“We are very proud to see the Royal Netherlands Air Force and COMMIT renewing their trust in Airbus Helicopters.

Fort Erie, Canada – Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train the next generation of RCAF Pilots.

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EASA publishes first Easy Access Rules for small category VCA The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first Easy Access Rules for small category VCA (VTOL-capable aircraft). This publication contains requirements for the management of small category VCA, displayed in a consolidated, easy-to-read format, with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks. It consolidates the following material: Charalampos Ka… Thu, 31/10/2024 – 13:37

© 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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The H130 helicopter marks a significant milestone with the integration of a new autopilot system. This technological innovation redefines the flight experience, offering a multitude of benefits for both pilots and operators.  

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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…

© 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.

© 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…

© 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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Production and Continuing Airworthiness Technical Body (P&CA TeB) Meeting 02-2024 This is the second meeting of the Production and Continuing Airworthiness (P&CA TeB) Advisory Body in 2024.Learn more about the EASA Advisory Bodies Annalisa Farina Thu, 17/10/2024 – 18:09

Member States’ Advisory Body — Research Group #4 — 2024 The Member States’ Advisory Body (MAB) Research Group, with approximately 20 members from the 31 EASA Member States, advises the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on current research activities at national level, endorses the annual Aviation Authorities Research Agenda and is considered a joint effort to reduce fragmentation and duplication of research activities at European level. Annalisa Farina Tue, 15/10/2024 – 17:49

© 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…

© 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…

Occurrence Reporting for EASA Organisations The focus of the webinar hosted by EASA will be on the essential aspects of the regulatory framework for occurrence reporting applicable to organisations for which EASA is the competent authority, such as design organisations, production organisations, maintenance organisations, air operators, air navigation services organisations and flight crew training organisations.  Annalisa Farina Fri, 11/10/2024 – 14:35

EASA publishes CBTA Opinion for training next ATCO generation Following the publication of NPA 2023-02 and the EASA-EUROCONTROL Workshop on 20-21 November 2023 about the introduction of competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) in air traffic controller (ATCO) training, EASA published today its Opinion No 06/2024, which is submitted to the European Comm Charalampos Ka… Fri, 11/10/2024 – 12:32

© 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…

MODEL-SI — Final dissemination event The MODEL-SI project is concluding its research on Modeling and Simulation of digital twin eVTOL and EASA invites you to join the final dissemination event, organised in collaboration with Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaft (ZHAW) Annalisa Farina Thu, 10/10/2024 – 15:45

© 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…

EASA issues updated CZIB for the airspace of Israel The European Commission and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have updated the Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for Israel issued on September 28, 2024. The revised CZIB recommends air operators to implement a stringent monitoring process and risk assessment for each flight when intending to operate within the airspace of Israel. The recommendation is valid until October 31, 2024  and can be reviewed earlier and adapted or withdrawn subject to the revised assessment. Charalampos Ka… Wed, 09/10/2024 – 17:48

© 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.…

© 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…

EASA issues CZIB for Iranian airspace In view of the Iranian attack against Israel on October 1, 2024, and Israel’s announcement of its intention to retaliate, the European Commission and EASA have decided to issue a CZIB recommending operators not to perform flights in the airspace of Iran at all flight levels. Charalampos Ka… Wed, 02/10/2024 – 17:27

EASA issues CZIBs for Israel and Lebanon airspace Note: The CZIB for the airspace of Israel has been revised and updated on October 9, 2024.  The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and its impact on civil aviation following the recent spike in military exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah. Janet Northcote Sat, 28/09/2024 – 12:25

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.

© 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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Vortex Ring State — Final dissemination event The Vortex Ring State — Final dissemination event’s goal is to present the comprehensive results of the Helicopter Vortex Ring State (VRS) Experimental Research project conducted under a contract between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and ONERA/DGA EV. The event will highlight:  Annalisa Farina Wed, 25/09/2024 – 12:21

© 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…

© 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…

© 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…

© 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…

© 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…

© 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.

© 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.

© 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…

© 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

© 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…

© 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…

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…

© Dassault Aviation – V. Guilly On August 15, 2024, the military port of Toulon will host its traditional airshow, featuring a demonstration by the Patrouille de France’s Alpha Jets. A classic! It’s now impossible to imagine August 15 without a demonstration by the Patrouille de France and its Alpha Jets over the port city of Toulon – an event that attracts on average 50,000 people every year, especially on the famous Mourillon beaches. This year, in addition to the Patrouille de France, there will also be a number of helicopter demonstrations (by the French Navy and the SNSM –…

© Nouvelle Aquitaine Airshow The first major air show in August 2024 will take place in Mainfonds, at the end of the European Hot Air Balloon Cup. Here’s the agenda! For almost three decades now, Mainfonds, a town in the Charente region of France, has held an air festival featuring hot air balloons from all over Europe. The 2024 edition will remain true to tradition, culminating in an air show on Sunday, August 4 with some 20,000 spectators expected. On the ground, there will be a host of stands and other entertainment, including a cabaret, drone shows and fireworks. In…

© Editions Histoire & Collections In this summer issue of “Raids Aviation”, the editorial team takes a look back at the Volfa military exercise, organized by the French Air and Space Force. In this issue of the world’s leading military aviation bimonthly magazine, don’t miss the special report on Exercise Volfa, the French Air and Space Force’s large-scale training exercise. About twenty training air raids took place at the Mont-de-Marsan air force base, involving around a thousand people. The exercise showcased Dassault Aviation aircraft, as well as the country’s land and sea forces. The editorial team is also devoting a…

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© Dassault Aviation July 23, 2024, Chief Technology Officers representing seven major organizations across the aircraft industry advocate for advancing science on aviation’s non-CO2 impacts on climate change. Fully supporting the civil aviation industry’s commitment to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, the CTOs had highlighted the importance of the production, distribution, and uptake of qualified Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), advanced aircraft and propulsion technologies, and improved aircraft operations at the Paris 2023 Air Show.

© Dassault Aviation – V. Almansa During a press conference, Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, presented 2024 first half-year results on July 23, 2024. 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 Nicolas Blandin +33147114027 nicolas.blandin@dassault-aviation.com

© Éditions Larivière In this special edition, we head to Spring 1944 and the skies above the Normandy beaches for the biggest air operation ever organized… To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the editors of “Fana de l’aviation” have put together 130 pages on the Allied air forces who helped make Operation Overlord a great success and a key date in history. Our team has sought out and gathered together the best articles on D-Day seen from the sky, with an update for each one – plus a number of previously unpublished articles, of course. Naming the aircraft that…

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© Cap d’Agde Air Show The Cap d’Agde Air Show will take place on Friday, July 19, and the world-class cast is guaranteed to turn heads! See you there, on Friday, July 19, at 4 pm, on Le Mail de Rochelongue beach, for an exceptional air show! Organized by Agde city council, this is a show that will be a massive hit with all ages. All day long, a market with a variety of exhibitors will be open to the public, along with a host of activities that people can join in from the traveling podium sent by the French…

© Dassault Aviation On June 27, the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace at Le Bourget hosted the closing day of the 18th Student Aerospace Challenge, a competition co-organized with ESA, the European Astronaut Club, ArianeGroup and the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace. It enables students to take part in the study of a reusable, manned suborbital or even orbital vehicle on a theme chosen from among ten on offer (technical, medical, legal studies, etc.). This year, sixteen teams from Swiss, English, Slovakian, Greek, Bulgarian, Spanish, French and Italian schools and universities took up the challenge. The OrbitOut team…

© Palavas-les-Flots Air Show On July 18, the coastal town in the Hérault department will host its traditional air show, with the Patrouille de France as guest star. If you live in the region, or are on vacation there, the air show, with the Patrouille de France and its Alpha Jets, is an absolute must. The official start time is 3 pm on Thursday 18 July, but the organizers recommend you arrive in the morning. Rafale and the A400M are both expected to be featured at the event. On the ground, the event – which has the backing of the…

© Morgane VALLE / Armee de l’air Et de l’Espace / Defense Due to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the military parade on 14 July will not take place on the Champs-Élysées but on the Avenue Foch (Paris, 16th arrondissement). The flypast will take place in two separate phases: It will begin, at around 10.50 am, with the Knowledge-Comprehension-Anticipation display featuring four aircraft, including 2 ATL2 from the French Navy, followed by helicopters. This will be followed by a parade featuring 36 aircraft, including 28 Dassault aircraft, at around 11.30 am: Force projection : 2 Rafale from the…

© Centre Juno Beach An event highlighting the role and importance of the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War. The exhibition runs until December 2025. The Juno Beach Center (at the famous landing site in Courseulles-sur-Mer, in Calvados), which was founded in 2003 by veterans and volunteers, is both a memorial site and a cultural center. It pays homage to the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives between 1939 and 1945, including 381 on June 6, 1944. To mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (Aviation Royale du Canada – ARC), the Juno Beach…

© Fête Aérienne Internationale de Saint-Quentin See you there: July 13, 2024, in Saint-Quentin (Aisne) for the town’s twilight air show. A dazzling show that takes aerobatics to new heights. For this pre-Bastille Day event, to be held from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm, the organizers have pulled out all the stops. And this is no ordinary firework display, because the crowd will be captivated by a dozen patrols and other aerobatics teams. Before night falls, visitors will be treated to flying displays with bright trails of colored smoke and solo and group aerobatic feats. After sunset, a stunning display…

© Dassault Aviation – S. Randé On June 26, in the reception rooms at the city hall in Paris’ 15th arrondissement, Stéphane F., an engineer specialized in basic scientific research at the Dassault Aviation Forecasting Department in Saint-Cloud, was awarded the thesis prize from the French aeronautics and astronautics association (3AF). The prizewinning work focuses on an original, innovative subject: predicting aircraft vibration environments through automatic learning. It is based on model learning, powered by sophisticated artificial intelligence techniques, to predict complex mechanical vibration phenomena at mid- and high-frequency before the flight test phase. The implications are huge in terms…

© Dassault Aviation – V. Almansa Once again this year, according to the Swedish research firm Universum, Dassault Aviation has maintained its position as one of the most attractive French employers for managers in all sectors. In 2024, Dassault Aviation still ranks in the Top 10 of preferred companies for experienced engineers, reaching 5th place, regardless of sector. What’s more, Dassault Aviation gains further ground, taking 19th place among top employers of business executives, joining the Top 20, and becoming the 22nd most popular company among IT professionals. In parallel with the study carried out by the firm on the…

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© Editions JPO An autobiography by a professional military man, Jean-Paul Jacquet, a brilliant officer who has always straddled the sea and the air. “Sailor in the sky” is the story of a man whose calling has always been to fly at sea. Born into a post-war rural family, Jean-Paul Jacquet knew from an early age that he wanted to take to the skies, having found his calling during a trip to the Sahara, and had his aspirations confirmed during a stint at the Prytanée National Militaire, a French military school. The young man entered the French Naval Academy in…

Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X7 william.moore@… Wed, 03/20/2024 – 13:26 The Cavorite X7 is a fan-in-wing hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) being developed by New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. The Cavorite X7 was set to go into the testing phase of production in 2024, in the form of a full-scale technology demonstrator. However, as of March 2025, testing has been conducted with a half-scale demonstrator. Entry into service is planned for 2026/2027 with certification assumed to be sought from the FAA under part 21.17b.Structure and PowertrainThe Cavorite X7 seats a pilot and six passengers inside the carbon fiber composite fuselage. The…

Supernal S-A2 william.moore@… Thu, 02/08/2024 – 13:09 The S-A2 is a tiltrotor eVTOL being developed by Supernal LLC. The aircraft is the latest concept Supernal has released and follows on from the S-A1 and later cabin concept released by the company. Entry into service is planned for 2029, with Supernal looking to take time to perfect the eVTOL design while competitors go to market, the plan being to come to market later with a superior product. Certification is to be sought from the FAA under part 21.17b.Structure and PowertrainThe S-A2 is to seat four passengers and a pilot within a…

In a move towards fleet modernization and expansion, Royal Jordanian (RJ) has welcomed the first two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al-Hussein. With plans to incorporate a total of eight such advanced aircraft into its fleet, RJ aims to enhance its […] Click here to view original web page at aviationsourcenews.com

SkyDrive SD-05 william.moore@… Wed, 01/03/2024 – 12:18 The SD-05 “Flying Car” is an eVTOL multicopter being developed by SkyDrive Inc. A predecessor aircraft, the SD-03 has been successfully flight tested and the SD-05 awaits testing. Entry into service is planned for 2026 in both Japan and the U.S., with certification coming from the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) and the FAA. JCAB and the FAA have agreed to partner on eVTOL certification, with the SD-05 set to be certified under JCAB Airworthiness Inspection Manual (AIM) Part II (Revision 61). SkyDrive have approximately 250 non-firm orders of the SD-05.Structure and PowertrainThe…

Wisk Cora Generation 6 shambo.pfaff@i… Wed, 11/29/2023 – 14:21 The Cora Generation 6 is a tiltrotor eVTOL being developed by Wisk Aero LLC. Subscale Cora Generation 6 flight testing is underway. Across the five generations of aircraft leading to the Cora Generation 6, previously operated under the Kittyhawk and Zee.aero brand, more than 1,550 full-scale test flights have taken place. Entry into service is uncertain, but is planned for later than other, non-autonomous, competitors. Type certification being sought from the New Zealand CAA, with the goal to achieve equivalency with the FAA. Wisk currently have a very small number of…

Volocopter VoloRegion shambo.pfaff@i… Wed, 11/29/2023 – 14:19 The VoloRegion is a lift-plus-cruise eVTOL being developed by Volocopter GmbH. The first prototype flight test for the aircraft was conducted in 2022 and entry into service is planned for 2026, with certification to come from EASA under the SC-VTOL enhanced category. Volocopter have approximately 500 orders between all of their aircraft, a very small amount are firm orders.Structure and PowertrainThe VoloRegion seats four passengers inside the carbon fiber composite fuselage with large viewing windows and retractable tricycle wheeled landing gear. The aircraft features a high wing configuration and an M-shaped tail, with…