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Browse the latest aviation news, defence updates and aerospace developments from France.

Unpacking theAirbus A350Fs new livery

6 Sep 2026 Airbus

News

When the A350F rolled out of the paintshop last week, sporting shiny new livery, an almost four year journey came to an end.

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Airbus NH90: Greater innovation

26 Aug 2026 Airbus

Helicopters

With even greater digitalisation and enhanced operational capabilities, the NH90 Standard 2 remains a generation ahead of the competition.

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Canadas CT-153 Juno gets ready for training

26 Aug 2026 Airbus

Helicopters

There is a global trend towards increasing military spending, and Canada is investing heavily to ensure its air force is ready for the variety of challenges it might face.

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Pushing the Airbus A350F to the limits

21 Aug 2026 Airbus

News

The A350F programme is moving steadily down the path toward its first flight, and along that path it has undergone a series of rigorous development and certification tests.

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Dogs and helicopters: H145 goes on paw patrol

21 Aug 2026 Airbus

Helicopters

They can sense that something is about to happen. In a state of excitement, they sniff the unfamiliar surroundings.

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Airbus: The advent of the software-defined aircraft

22 Jun 2026 Airbus

Technology

In the 1970s, Airbus pioneered ‘fly-by-wire’ technology. The latest watchword is ‘fly-by-code’. The company is investing in an R&T-led digital transformation that will turn its aircraft into hyper-connected software platforms.

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Dassault Aviation Unveils the Falcon 10X

26 Mar 2026 Dassault Aviation

Business Jets

In a dramatic unveiling before more than 400 customers, partners and aviation leaders gathered in a new production hall in Bordeaux-Mérignac, Dassault Aviation has rolled out the Falcon 10X—its most ambitious business jet ever.

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Air Canada discloses order for eight Airbus A350-1000s

1 Mar 2026 Airbus

News

Air Canada has disclosed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a pivotal upgrade to the airline’s long-haul fleet strategy with an additional commitment to Airbus widebody aircraft. The order was listed as undisclosed in November 2025.

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Transport Canada type certification for the H175 Helicopter

1 Mar 2026 Airbus

Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has been approved by the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) authority for the operation of the H175 helicopter in Canada, positioning the aircraft for entry into the Canadian market.

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