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PEGASE 26 – France heads for the Arctic and Indo-Pacific

31 August 2026 Jacek Domański

Between 8 September and 15 October 2026, Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace (the French Air and Space Force – FASF) will conduct PEGASE 26, its seventh long-range air power projection mission. This deployment will […]

MILITARY AVIATION

Three nations, one mission – historic RC-135 integration over France

12 August 2026 Jacek Domański

During a unique multinational exercise over central France, an Airbus A330 MRTT Phénix of Armée de l’air et de l’espace (the French Air and Space Force) refuelled United States Air Force and Royal Air Force […]

MILITARY AVIATION

Airbus A400M joins France’s aerial firefighting fleet

27 July 2026 Jacek Domański

The Airbus A400M Atlas has taken on a brand new operational role. In response to one of its most severe wildfire seasons in recent years, France has deployed the Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace‘s […]

MILITARY AVIATION

On the verge of its diamond jubilee – Aérospatiale Gazelle

15 July 2026 Jacek Domański

Aérospatiale Gazelle, an icon of the French helicopter industry from the Cold War era, is steadily approaching its diamond jubilee. In March 2027, this well-known rotorcraft will celebrate the 60th  anniversary of its maiden flight […]

DREAMERS AND DOERS

The world-first wingsuit formation flight over Mont Blanc

5 July 2026 Kacper Kolibowski

On 25 June 2026, Red Bull issued a press release announcing that a group of eight of the world’s best wingsuit pilots had completed the longest terrain formation flight ever, launching from above Mont Blanc. […]

MILITARY AVIATION

No-fly means no-fly – G7 Summit sees first-ever paraglider interception

1 July 2026 Jacek Domański

Between 15 and 17 June 2026, the 52nd annual G7 Summit took place in Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France. As always, the event required extensive security measures on the ground and in the air. The French and […]

MILITARY AVIATION

Operation Liberté 250 – Patrouille de France to participate in US anniversary celebrations

18 May 2026 Jacek Domański

From 8 June to 4 July 2026, Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace (the French Air and Space Force) will deploy personnel and aircraft to the United States to take part in the celebrations marking […]

SPACE

VORTEX-S – Europe’s bid for a reusable orbital spaceplane

13 May 2026 Kacper Kolibowski

On 11 May 2026, the French company Dassault Aviation published a press release on its website announcing its collaboration with Otto Hydraulik Bremen Societas Europaea (OHB SE) and other European partners on a proposal for […]

AVIATION HISTORY

8 May 1927 – transatlantic flight of L’Oiseau Blanc begins

7 May 2026 Jacek Domański

On 8 May 1927, Charles Nungesser and François Coli began their transatlantic flight attempt, flying the Levasseur PL.8. In April 1913, the Daily Mail officially launched a transatlantic flight competition. The editorial office offered a […]

MILITARY AVIATION

Freedom Hawk 2026 – RAF training detachment deploys to Corsica

2 March 2026 Jacek Domański

From early February 2026, and for the second consecutive year, Base aérienne 126 Solenzara (Air Base 126 Solenzara) hosted a Royal Air Force training detachment. The British deployment of eight Hawk T2 aircraft relocated to […]

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